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k9ux
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« on: December 03, 2008, 05:00:46 PM »
Hi Guys,

I am new to the group and have come across this Gates xmtr. at a rundown transmitter site. Antenna is long gone and the building is falling down. Happens that the old Gates is still there with bird nests, rodents and the like having their way with it. The plate xfrmr. is gone along with the tubes and filament xfmr.
Is it worth the time and effort to save???
Here is the sad pics of it.

Thanks for the bandwidth, Dave K9UX

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« Reply #1 on: December 03, 2008, 05:08:15 PM »
Looks like there is still some big iron there.

If it's the mod transformer and reactor then those would be worth saving for sure.

Perhaps it might make a good parts unit for someone doing a restore on a better condition tx.
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« Reply #2 on: December 03, 2008, 05:16:40 PM »
Dave,

If you decide not to save it please let me know since I am restoring a Gates BC-250GY and you never know when spare parts will come in handy!

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« Reply #3 on: December 03, 2008, 06:14:37 PM »
Tough call.  I'd pull it and salvage any/all useable parts. You might find that it is something you would restore, it's really how much Time/Money/Work you want to put in to a project.
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« Reply #4 on: December 03, 2008, 08:35:21 PM »
Parts is parts!!!!!   Haul it out of there, shake and bake the iron,  hose it out , dry it off and you might be surprised  at what you wind up with...I've got a Bcast tx on the air here that had been on fire...Go for it...Good luck...Steve
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« Reply #5 on: December 03, 2008, 10:18:47 PM »
it could be beautiful again..
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« Reply #6 on: December 03, 2008, 10:26:59 PM »
Hi Dave,
I have 2 Gates 250C1's that have been totally restored.  If I were you I would definately take it and later you can decide if you want to put the time and energy in restoring it.  Please send me an e mail at joseph.fell@unisys.com and I will send you some pictures of the two that are restored that I have.  Also I would be more than happy to answer any of your questions and I may have some parts to help you along. 
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Joe W3GMS     
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