Picked up this little gem a number of years ago. The case (which was a 'chromed' type finish had gotten pretty bad so I repainted it (rather nicely, I think!). Started a minor restoration on it and then put it back on the shelf. Recently I took it off the shelf and finished up the restoration which was really minor - put a new 3 wire ac cord on it and then did a slow and careful power up (10V steps over a day or so) to reform the electrolytic. All the voltages check out on the money. The inside is in great condition but I don't have an operational transmitter to actually test it. Frankly I really don't expect it not to work.
I do have a web picture album showing the finished unit along with some before pictures - email me and I will send you a link (links don't seem to survive going through this reflector). Basically the EFJ 250-39 is a single tube 'blocking' amplifier - the transmitter and antenna are direct connected and the a 6BL7 connects that junction to a coax connector which goes to the receiver. Works from 3.5 to 30 MHz at power levels up to 4 KW PEP. In receive, there is actually a bit of gain. I don't know how much isolation there is when the transmitter is on. I used a similar unit (from DowKey) when I was a Novice 'back in the day' (1958 or thereabouts) with an Eico 720 and S-40B. I have a printed copy of the pdf version of the manual (from BAMA). Price: $30 plus $16 shipping (US only). If interested, drop me a line. Bob Groh, WA2CKY _______________________________________________ Boatanchors mailing list [email protected] https://puck.nether.net/mailman/listinfo/boatanchors
