RARE Hallicrafters R - 649A/UR Receiver Made For The Coast Guard Plus Manuals
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:508874 | Brand: Hallicrafters |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: United States | Type: Receiver |
For sale is a RARE Hallicrafters R-649A/UR receiver made for the Treasury Department for use by the US Coast Guard. These were made between 1956 and 1958 I believe. It is told that when the Coast Guard was done with this radio they gathered them up, loaded them on barges and helicopters, then dumped them in the ocean. Only about a dozen or so are known to remain. I have yet to see a photo of a R-649A on the internet. This one is serial number 19. Known problems are the speaker switch w...ill probably need replaced and one of the rubber boots will need replaced. You will need an isolation transformer since this was designed for shipboard use which is an ungrounded system. I have no idea if it works, but you can see in the pictures that it is intact.
This beast weighs 84 lbs. It will be shipped via UPS in a custom made wood box made from 3/4 inch plywood for protection. It is shipping from Hawaii, but UPS Ground will be FREE with a 6 day estimate of shipping time. 2nd day service add $100. I will ship to anywhere on the Mainland US. International buyers must use the Global Shipping Program.This is my final lowest price on this item.
This beast weighs 84 lbs. It will be shipped via UPS in a custom made wood box made from 3/4 inch plywood for protection. It is shipping from Hawaii, but UPS Ground will be FREE with a 6 day estimate of shipping time. 2nd day service add $100. I will ship to anywhere on the Mainland US. International buyers must use the Global Shipping Program.This is my final lowest price on this item.
