Johnson type radio Genral Question

[Al Parker]

Hi Phil,
    The Viking 1 is a true vintage boatanchor.  I suspect that's what you've 
got, as the Viking 2 model no. is 240-102, and I can't find a model no. in 
the manual, etc., that I have.  It could have a 4D32 or an 829B in the 
final, about the same output with either, about 100 watts output on AM, or 
CW.  I have one which I went thru a yr ago and have used it a bit on 160, 
75, some on 40m.  Last Spring a guy said he'd buy it and gave me a deposit, 
but has yet to come get it (or return recent calls).  I've started using a 
Valiant in it's place.
    Definitely worth using, and having the matching VFO is neat, I've had to 
use a Heath VF-1 with mine.  It'll match a wide range of antennas with it's 
Pi-net without a tuner, tho' a tuner would help a bit.
    As to value, one in "unknown" condition but looking complete would go 
for $75-125 I'd guess, The buyer for mine agreed to $250 for a completely 
refurbed one, but I guess I'll be looking for another buyer.  (Don't know 
what that speaker might be, doens't go with the transmitter.)
    I'm not sure if I put a page on my website for it, the server's down at 
this moment anyhow, so can't look now.  Take a look a bit later.
73,
Al, W8UT
New Bern, NC
www.boatanchors.org
www.hammarlund.info

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Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2008 2:48 PM
Subject: [BOATANCHORS-TEMPE] Johnson type radio Genral Question


>I have a Johnson Radio Real Heavy ( My Back shakes with fear every time i 
>walk by it) I have all the paper for it ( I think) but not sure i have a 
>model of it I think its a Viking 1 , model 240-101 serial 359* , does 
>anyone know anything about this radio is it any good what type of antenna 
>works best with it i was thinking hooking up a wire in my limited backyard 
>maybe a 100' or so with a mfj or a tucker tuner I think a I have a VFO for 
>it somewhere also for it but if i move it i want to do it one last time NO 
>MORE! makes my TRS-940SAT feel light as a feather which hasn't been putting 
>out the wattage for me either but that's another problem for another day to 
>explore. Oh I also have the Real Large Speaker that came with it as well 
>what can something like this be worth if i find myself in a pickle in the 
>next few moths? Thanks again folks and as always 73s Phil K1PAS.
>
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