Warren Flearl NØWF 11:45:21 2/27/2010

I ordered an Ohlins HO839 for my Honda PS250 based on your experience, thank you for writing that webpage! OEM Honda PS250 rear shock is very weak, the Ohlins should fix that! I also bought a Kijima Basket Rack but am looking for other Honda PS250 accessories from Japan, perhaps we can swap some Radio equipment for Japanese PS250 items? Enjoyed your Radio and 4WD Van pages as well. Thank you and 73 de NØWF Warren Flearl NØWF From Omaha, Nebraska , USA

dan 22:43:27 12/29/2009

Jim, nice to hear from you. In fact, soon after we shipped the box we realized that the greeting card was left in the packet as NOS condition (>_<) so that you could reuse it (-_-) Instead, I will send you our new year greeting card (PDF version) via email. dan From Tomioka , Japan http://www.noobowsystems.com/

The Nolan 13:16:49 12/28/2009

Dan, Thanks so much for the gifts we will send you some in return. Pogo is looking so cute. I don't do much Ham Radio lately, but I think about it. :) Please confirm your mailing address via e-mail. Jim The Nolan From Boulder Creek, California , USA http://totoros.homedns.org

Elio Carrasi 03:31:19 12/06/2009

I am looking for a manual in english or italian for the MY KIT 200 made by Gakken (educational electronic kit) Elio Carrasi From Milan , Italy

Tommy 06:41:28 11/12/2009

Found a Sony ICF-5900W multi band radio tucked away in a closet, in working order. I looked at your page on that model, thanks for posting that and all the great information there! Tommy From South Florida , USA http://-

Glenn N5PQ 13:49:20 10/29/2009

I was just given an SBE SB36. It appears to have a dead HF Xtal oscillator, and the VFO appears to have a dirty output also. I sure could use a schematic to make the process less difficult. Can anybody help me? Thanks PS. I am replacing the rubber drive belt with a winding of fly fishing line, like I used to repair old AM/FM tuners with. Glenn N5PQ From Mississippi , USA

harry 07:12:07 9/30/2009

I am cleaning my garage and came across a bendix navigator 555 in good condition with operating instruction disc (paper) any one have any idea of the value thanks harry From swedesboro nj , usa http://bendix navigator 555

Antonio Marques 13:39:22 6/24/2009

Just looking for any info on where to buy a SONY ICF- 5900W in Tokyo or Japan Antonio Marques From Tokyo , Japan

Jim Willis 01:48:53 5/23/2009

I found your web page while looking for articles on an Echophone EC-1 (I have one that works). I also have an Astro van that has over 225,000 miles on it. I found your page to be excellent. It improved my day. Thank you. Jim Willis From Norfolk, Virginia , USA

dan 01:38:30 4/28/2009

Furukawa san, nice to hear from you again! And I'm sorry (again...) for my late reply. Yes, I'll be glad if you allow me to use your pic to introduce the misfortune SB-35. Or, that'll be great if you write a comment or a page for SB-35! Talking about my SBEs, the SB-36 has not been fixed; seems like it has a problem somewhere in the receiver signal chain. And the DRIVE cord was disconnected - I have to find an replacement of rubber cord or equivalent. We relocated to a new house, and during the move, SB-34's power cable was lost (cannot find where) therefore I cannot power it up. The expansion of 7MHz band should allow the rig to be enjoyed in JA. dan From Tomioka , Japan http://www.noobowsystems.com/

Miki Furukawa 13:18:39 3/14/2009

Hello, Sakakibara san, how are you going? I just put SB-35 in my crazy SBE collection. If you are interested I will send you the picture. Miki Furukawa Miki Furukawa

Stephen L. Heckman 02:36:54 3/05/2009

Loved your shortwave restoration page. My first radio was a Heathkit GR-64 (bought it with paper route money). Currently working on a NC-120 restoration, then have a FRG-7 and a HQ-110 waiting in the wings. By the way...got to visit Tokyo in 1984 when I was a young airman in the USAF. Thak care & 73's. KI4WGI Stephen L. Heckman From Roanoke, Va , USA

Billy L Jones 02:46:27 3/02/2009

Great site. I have added a link to a great Electronics Repair site below that you may find resourceful to your site visitors. Lots of info & Downloads. http://fletchersite.com Billy L Jones From ct , united states http://fletchersite.con

Joe Hogan 14:08:49 1/13/2009

Many years ago I had done a ton of research, and decided to purchase a brand new Sony ICF 5900W receiver. Sadly, it became discontinued about the same time, and within days after it was discontinued, you couldn't get one anywhere. I read the article about the restored radio on this website...I still long to purchase one. It was one of the greatest portables SWR ever built. Anyone know where I might find one now? Joe Hogan From Peoria, Illinois , USA

Ang Ming Kuang 16:22:04 12/18/2008

Just acquired an old unit in good operating conditions except main dial is misaligned. The battery cover and antenna is intact but need some cleaning. Thank for information on this unique analgue shortwave receiver of the 1970's Ang Ming Kuang , Singapore

Fabio 16:56:36 11/13/2008

I need to restore the pop-up rod antenna of a 5900W. Unfortunately besides to be broken, the last elements are missing. Anyone could give me exact dimensions and especially of the final wheel (pop-up)? If possible, I will try to rebuild the antenna. Thanks in advance, Fabio. Fabio , Italy

Kazuhiko 20:10:04 10/24/2008

I have so many 3SK157-T2(producted by NEC) in my junk box. There were sold as "Junk package" I guess, this FET may be some sort of RF device. But I don't know what it is. I can't get data sheet about it. I asked NEC to give the data and also I've checked website for the data. Does anyone know about this ? Kazuhiko , Japan

Kazuhiko 19:55:38 10/24/2008

Hi! I really enjoy reading articles. Kazuhiko , Japan

Paul 04:54:43 8/18/2008

Superb site - thank you for all your hard work and information! I am looking for a Sony ICF-5900W, in as clean and mint condition as possible, technically and cosmetically. If anybody can help I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you very much and best regards Paul From Seattle, WA , USA

Tom Dailey 00:29:20 8/13/2008

I'm still struggling with MY SB-34. The VFO is not operating, even WITH proper voltages. Lots of popping and crackling, although audio section tests okay with injection of signal. This one has me "going". Tom Tom Dailey From denver, co , USA

Dennis Monticelli 17:03:38 8/12/2008

I found your page while searching for info on Radio Direction Finder (RDF) receivers. I recently acquired a FR-662B made in Japan by Sanshin and private labeled in the USA under many brands (Newmar Nav 101, Jackson, Maricom II, Electra, and Fleet Marine Supply). I like to work on my radios just as you do but cannot locate a schematic. Do you know of a source in Japan for the schematic diagram? Dennis Monticelli From Fremont, CA , USA

Dennis Monticelli 16:55:20 8/12/2008

I really enjoyed your page and your whole approach toward collection and restoration. My first receiver was an HA-63 (non-A version) while my SWL neighbor had the HA-230. Fortunately, I kept my HA-63 through the years and every time I use it now, it really brings back memories. Dennis Monticelli From Fremont, California , USA

Ed VK2VEL 17:18:08 6/17/2008

I finally got a 5900W after many many years of wanting one since I was a kid in the early 80s. Thanks for your great restoration notes and service manual, they were very useful. A very quick physical dial alignment was all that was needed and now, 25 years after I first fell in love with the 5900W, I have one! Ed VK2VEL From Sydney , Australia

dan 23:30:40 6/10/2008

Returning to our latest status - we have relocated to a new house which entrance nameplate proudly stating "NoobowSystems Lab. World Dominance Headquarters" :-) The capacity of the new lab is far bigger than previous supercompressed microapartment, but it is already full with enormous numbers of cardboard boxes. When to resume the weird, correction, serious activities is too early to be announced. To whom inquired some information: I replied privately if I had an answer or information. One exception is the David (in Arizona)'s inquiry regarding the SB-34's power connector pinout: I have the info. It should be stored in one of a hundred boxes in the storage room --- again, I'm sorry and please be patient. Thanks again. dan dan From Tomioka , Japan http://www.noobowsystems.com/