Collins Radio Gold Dust Twins ++ Includes the Console and spares Start Price USD 100.00 Current Price USD 3,350.00 Time Left - Bid Count 15 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, November 13, 2008 End Time Sunday, November 23, 2008 Location The Colony, Texas See more about 'Collins Radio Gold Dust Twins ++ ' Description The Collins Radio Gold Dust Twins KWS-1 (serial number 96) including T/R Coaxial Switch/w Mute Contacts, switch wiring, and receiver mute wiring, original matching serial number factory wood shipping crate for the KWS-1 power supply cabinet, original owners manual and documentation.  Approximately 1500 of these transmitters were manufactured.  Many were sold to the Strategic Air Command (SAC) for communicating with the bombers.  Only well healed amateur radio operators could afford the hefty price tag in the 1950's, hence the nickname Gold Dust Twins, because it took a large bag of Gold Dust to purchase this transmitter and its matching receiver (75A-4).  This transmitter and its mated 75A-4 receiver (serial number is 528) where originally purchased in the 1950s by a Georgia Ham Radio Operator.  This set is complete with meticulous owner's documentation and even a picture of the original owner operating the equipment.  The matching documentation, together with the unusual condition of the equipment, makes this GOLD DUST TWIN pair even more valuable.  Also included is the 312-A1 speaker console meticulously converted to a SC-101 matching Station Console by K0BS, Butch Schartau. All of the equipment is pristine inside and out. The 75A-4 has the original Collins standard 3 filters installed. Other items included are 2 original packaged final tubes (sealed cans) and the Selsyn that matches the rotator direction indicator allowing the direction indicator to function.   This equipment set came from several pieces of equipment I purchased from Peter C. Zilliox Secretary of the Collins Collectors Association when he moved from Dallas to California. This equipment is all original without any modifications. The ownership of this equipment can be tracked from the original purchase. The equipment is located in Dallas for pickup only (special arrangements OK). This equipment is probably appreciating more than your return on a bank CD. Unlike the stock market the value will continue to increase. The equipment is way above average and is priced accordingly.   Comment on the pictures. The crinkle paint used by Collins Radio on the A-Line radios leaves some reflective artifacts. Please do not interpret this to indicate chips or scratches. This equipment is pristine for it’s age. If there is an area of concern I will take extra pictures if needed.   Disclaimer: The pictures of the item for auction are actual pictures of the item. If you have not completed at least 5 transactions on eBay email me prior to bidding. I carefully pack and ship every item. If the item is damaged it will be your responsibility to assist me in processing any insurance claim. You must return damaged goods to me. I will arrange shipping pick up. In the event of damage you will be reimbursed the auction amount and shipping only and only after the claim has been paid. I do my best to ship as soon as funds clear the bank, in some cases I may be traveling and will take a few days to get the shipment processed. I expect you to contact me within 24 hours of the auction end. After that I have the right to sell the item again and I will leave negative feedback if I feel you bid with intent to defraud. I accept Paypal from certified address only and only ship to that address. If funds are not received within 10 days I have the right to sell the item again and I will leave negative feedback if I feel you bid with intent to defraud. All sales are final. The ad comments reflect the condition of the item as close as possible. Because of the items age no guarantee is given the item is purchased as is.On Nov-16-08 at 07:09:18 PST, seller added the following information:Added Comment: Just to make sure there is no question -- The console shown in this auction has been make to look like the console in a SC-101 equipment set. It is not an exact duplicate with all the internal wiring, exact same switches, etc. Place a Bid!