Collins KWS-1

Object/Artifact

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Radio Alpha

The base with wheels is not part of the original equipment.: Image: Chuck Penson, WA7ZZE; Collection. Scott Cowling, WA2DFI
The base with wheels is not part of the original equipment.

Image: Chuck Penson, WA7ZZE; Collection. Scott Cowling, WA2DFI

Name/Title

Collins KWS-1

Description

1 KW HF Transmitter

Category

Transmitter, HF

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Collins Radio Company

Date made

1955 - 1959

Valuations

Value

$1,995.00

General Notes

Note

QST, Mar 1955, p. 81. QST, Mar 1955, p. 153. QST, Apr 1955, p. 2. (prices) QST, Sep 1955, p. 2. (a few details) QST, Jul 1956, p 2. (optional gear reduction tuning knob) KWS-1K ($1225.00) is the transmitter minus the power supply. Review: CQ, Apr 1955, p. 20. Brief technical description. Radio News, Oct 1955, p. 69. Adapter for 40 meters: CQ, Aug 1962, p. 32.