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) Walter Ashe catalog 1957 (probably issued in 1956), p. 9. 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. Allied Radio catalog 1957 (copyright 1956), p. 239. Allied Radio catalog 1958 (copyright 1957), p. 263. Adapter for 40 meters: CQ, Aug 1962, p. 32.