Oldie but a goodie???
Ok, just saw an ad locally for a Cobra Cam 88, with a d104. Wondering if any of the "old guys" knew about this unit. Sez it's from the 60's, tube, and plugs into the wall. Any feedback????
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FS: MFJ-949 Antenna Tuner
- $75 + s/h - Good condition. - Estate find from local HAM OP - No further testing has been done
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