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Bill Noonan, W6BN

Collins S-Line and KWM-2
Repair Service T-Tubes 30L-1 Boards

Date	Name	Call	Location	Comment
Guestbook 63 entries, Last made on 7/16/2010 2:38:36 AM
7/16/2010 2:38:36 AM	Steve	W4SJV	Florida	Trying to get my hands on several K-2's that the FAA is "excessing"...meaning toss out. This was the first HF radio I learned in the Air Force and want one badly now that I have my ticket!
7/14/2010 6:16:05 AM	Mike Katz	N7MSK	Reno, Nevada	I just purchased a KWM-2 to sit along side my R390-A/URR...Looking forward to haveing fun with the KWM-2
7/6/2010 6:29:49 PM	Ray Hounshell	KF8GF	Mentor Ohio	just bought my s-line back after 10 years!i missed the old girls! also looking at a 51 type rec to go with the set 73 AY
6/6/2010 3:46:16 PM	Dave Bottom	KD6AZ	Arroyo Grande, CA
5/7/2010 6:00:29 AM	Salman Khalid	ap2msk	Lahore-Pakistan	This is a very good site for the Collins Radio. I like the Collins equipment for its quality and performance.
5/7/2010 5:57:06 AM	Khalid Parvez	ap2kd	Lahore, Pakistan	This is very informative and useful site for the Collins equipment.
4/23/2010 6:19:34 PM	bill curd	kc7gxv	springdale ut.	Have a nice Collins S Line on the air and I really like it, wanted a set for years.
4/19/2010 4:27:36 PM	Jim	KG6DJV	San Bruno	I am thankful for Bill and his amazing talent and experience as he helped me resurrect an old Collins S-Line! I am really enjoying the old Tube Radios so much, the other HF rigs stare with envy from the shelf. ; - ) Thanks Bill!
4/19/2010 2:35:39 PM	Douglas	KI6EBF	Eagle Rock Los Angeles California	stopping by to say hi and 73's
3/21/2010 11:00:52 AM	Bill Missal	W1JM	Anchorage Alaska	The w6bn@att.net link does not appear active. Second, I see T-Tubes are no longer manufactured. Are sets available for 32S-3, 75S3, KWM-2A?
2/13/2010 8:00:48 PM	Jonathan	W0JVV	Miller	I am thinking of buying a Collins 30l-1 amplifier. It says somewhere in the 30l-1 manual to not use it on AM. How hard and fast of a rule is this? This is the entire reason why I am wanting to get an amp, is to improve my AM signal. Can anyone help?
1/28/2010 4:05:23 PM	Terry Wilkin	N7TW	Reno	Bill is the best when it comes to working on your Collins gear!!! Looking for a 30L1 amp!!
1/28/2010 8:55:54 AM	SCOTT GELVIN	KE6CLO	SAN DIEGO, CA.	LOOKING 30L-1 Diode/Capacitor Board.Good looking item you have on your web site.Lots of good info too. Thanks
1/2/2010 6:26:24 PM	Jojo Vicencio	DU1VHY	Mandaluyong City, Philippines	Read the December QST and quite a few hams here still have the 30L1 and are very interested with the PS upgrade. Can you pls advise how much does one unit weigh? That will decide how I will ask the packages to be shipped. jojo
12/18/2009 5:11:15 PM	rich	k0owg	farmington mo.l	question i have a 32s1 that will not transmit , going through the alignment i get to rf section . i very low voltage at the mechanical filter input.only 1/10th volt. t2 will adjust to a peak but should have at least one volt... any ideas.
11/20/2009 10:07:41 AM	vince vitalie	kn6gd	san bruno,ca.	Bill, nice web page. the photos are great and the prices look good also.
10/26/2009 3:00:28 PM	Hank Smith	W4CYS	Culpeper, VA	I purchased my first Collins S-3 line in 1963 and have enjoyed operating it ever since then. I am pleased to see your website. Interested in the 30L-1 board. Thank you and best of luck.
1/20/2009 11:55:35 AM	Clyde Scott	W4CCS	Moultrie GA	Just got my 75S-1 back from Bill and WOW, what a wonderful job on this ole gal. She is truly a sweetheart. I would recommend Bill (the master)above anyone else for work on their Collins gear..
11/24/2008 11:06:21 AM	Ferris Jennings	NB6T	Burlingame, CA	Anyone searching for a top-notch Collins wizard, you need look no further than Bill Noonan. Bill is extremely knowledgeable, skilled, experienced, honest, and likable. Bill has worked on all my Collins gear; KWM-2, S-Line, and 51S-1. Tnx Bill! Ferr
11/12/2008 6:58:22 PM	Brad Ellsworth	KB1QIP	Barrington R.I.	Being in the automotive buisness for 25 years one envisions millions of ways to do things a better way. Mr. Noonan I find it refressing that people like us can still think of a better way. Wonderful piece (the 30L-1 Board). Well done sir.
9/25/2008 6:46:38 PM	Dave Loewer	W2GBY	4850 Schurr Rd. Clarence NY 14031
8/20/2008 12:16:46 PM	John Rogers	KL7IE	Wasilla, Alaska	I have been using your t-tubes in my 75S3C for several years now and couldn't be more pleased. Please let me know when t-tubes are again available as I need a set for my 32-S3 Many thanks John KL7IE
7/29/2008 3:38:13 PM	Jerry webster	k7enp	4708 wa-tau-ga Ave Ne tacoma wa 98422	What is the best 572B tube for the 30L1 with your board? thanks Jerry k7enp
7/25/2008 12:25:02 PM	Nyles	KS4S	Lumberton, NC	Ordered a new diode/cap board from Bill for my 30L1. Received it right away ! Really fast shipping ! Excellent looking product - very pleased. It will be nice to get my 30L1 running.
7/2/2008 10:44:41 PM	Bob Sarquis	W6KCA	Healdsburg, CA	Happy to sign your guest book Bill. Thanks for aligning my KWM-2A, and for the advice on improving it and the 516F-2.

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