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Bc910
Advanced Member
Username: Bc910
Post Number: 617
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, September 18, 2005 - 11:13 pm: | 
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Has any one gotten one of these before?
I realise it is always different stuff, but what kind of stuff? Good stuff? Usefull stuff? Junk? I have no clue and would like to know if any of you have ever gotten one and what was in it, just for curriosity...
Thanks
BC |
Kb9umt_don_123
Member
Username: Kb9umt_don_123
Post Number: 51
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Monday, September 19, 2005 - 8:19 am: |
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BC
One of the 'Mystery Boxes' that I got for $10 was a very nice Maco LAZER 400 12 element beam/yagi..how did they get all that in that small 10 inch x 10 inch box???....wow...now that was a mystery!
de kb9umt Don /123
http://www.HamRadioHelp.com
ps..sorry, could not resist! |
Kid_vicious
Advanced Member
Username: Kid_vicious
Post Number: 651
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Monday, September 19, 2005 - 4:49 pm: |
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great question BC!
i have looked at those things in the copper catalog for 15 years now, and always wondered if i would end up with a bunch of used PL-259's or something.
has anyone bought one? |
Chad
Intermediate Member
Username: Chad
Post Number: 452
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Monday, September 19, 2005 - 6:55 pm: |
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hehe I was going to buy a "used PL259" bunch to have some around for jumpers, etc!
Chad |
Nobodyknows
Intermediate Member
Username: Nobodyknows
Post Number: 103
Registered: 4-2005
| | Posted on Monday, September 19, 2005 - 7:24 pm: |
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lol, i'm scared, i mean i already have old squelch knobs and extra midland S-Meters.
LOL I wonder... when someone orders one of those $10.00 boxes of stuff, if thats the day that the inhouse tech takes his hand and swoooshes a pile of parts off his table into a box? hmmm ;)
Hey Kid, I think copper has a batch of used pl-259s for sale.. not kidding check for yourself in Bargains or somewhere on the sales page. |
Bc910
Advanced Member
Username: Bc910
Post Number: 619
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Monday, September 19, 2005 - 8:34 pm: |
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I HIGHLY doubt it's used stuff, but....
WHAT ITS IT ???
I may just have to order one just to see 
HMMMM?
BC |
Kid_vicious
Advanced Member
Username: Kid_vicious
Post Number: 657
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Monday, September 19, 2005 - 8:35 pm: |
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that's where i got the joke from!
here's what im thinking: (2) 5 pin DIN connectors.
(1) magnetic mic holder.
(3)ug-175 reducers
(1)set of schematics for the cobra 19+
(1)box of 3 amp fuses
apparently no one has ordered one of these things.
matt |
Yankee
Advanced Member
Username: Yankee
Post Number: 918
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Monday, September 19, 2005 - 9:25 pm: |
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I just wonder if any have ever been sold. Because I've never heard anyone say what was in one.
Carl CEF-357 |
Road_warrior
Advanced Member
Username: Road_warrior
Post Number: 857
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Monday, September 19, 2005 - 9:36 pm: |
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I think you should order one of those
mystery boxes there BC and tell us what
you got. It might even include a new
pair of glasses for your monkey...
JIM/CEF 375 |
Wildrat
Member
Username: Wildrat
Post Number: 72
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Monday, September 19, 2005 - 9:41 pm: |
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Just this AM I was wondering about those boxes myself when making an order for some other odds and ends. I already have all kind of radio/electronic stuff laying around doing nothing do Ineed 10/20/50 dollars more? Maybe we should all get a free grab bag from copper before taking the big step. I do like surprizes though as long as I get my social securities check worth. What do you get when you cross a roadrunner with a aligator? |
Rover
Intermediate Member
Username: Rover
Post Number: 277
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Monday, September 19, 2005 - 9:42 pm: |
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What's wrong with *some* used PL259's? I have some I bought in the 70s and am still using them.
Contrary to popular belief, if you do it right, there is NO need to solder those pesky holes in the body of the connector, and the connector CAN be put on and used again and again. Often, when one solders those blasted holes, he will NEVER get the connector off again because the solder "wicks" all thru the body of the thing and if you heat it enough to get all the solder out, well, it's ruined anyway!
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Forummaster
Moderator
Username: Forummaster
Post Number: 419
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Monday, September 19, 2005 - 10:23 pm: |
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WOW! I can't believe the interest in grab boxes. I am going to have one of our warehouse guys open a random $10 grab box and list the contents, which I will post here.
What's interesting is I know several customers who have bought more than one grab box. So rather than being unhappy with the contents they chose to purchase more. |
Bc910
Advanced Member
Username: Bc910
Post Number: 621
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Monday, September 19, 2005 - 11:25 pm: |
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Forrummaster:
I'm sure it's all good stuff, I mean it is Copper, I have up-most appreciation for all that you do, but it is a curriosity thing, ya' know?
Thanks
BC |
Kid_vicious
Advanced Member
Username: Kid_vicious
Post Number: 660
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Monday, September 19, 2005 - 11:39 pm: |
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good info.
we appreciate you opening a random box for us.
i think if i had even a incling of what was in them, i wouldnt be so timid to try one.
rover, is the price of PL-259's really that high that you have to recycle 30 year old ones?
and being that the PL-259 is not a great 50ohm connector to begin with, doing everything possible to prevent loss is a matter of course.
solder the connectors in ALL the holes.
folding back the braid and twisting on the connector is the easy way out.
call any place that does only coax cable and ask their tech what his/her opinion is.
my bet is that you will not find ONE that says it's OK not to solder the holes. |
Chad
Intermediate Member
Username: Chad
Post Number: 453
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 20, 2005 - 9:00 am: |
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My jumpers were not soldered from copper
Even if you do solder thru the holes, I do "outside connectors" to keep moisture from getting in the dielectric, they will come off with ease if you have patience. Usually I cut off the cable about 1" from the body and dissect it from the inside out pulling the tip first then gutting it. When you are done you will have sheild wires and solder. Heat the solder and pull the braid with pliers, then suck out the old solder.
If you are careful, connectors will not "degrade" with installation. Heck I'm serious, I'ma gonna buy the bag-o-used ones for cheap, there's a TON in there!
But I have to admit, it's easier when you have a nice re-work station
Chad |
Dave1
Junior Member
Username: Dave1
Post Number: 43
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 20, 2005 - 9:18 am: |
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I bought one from ****** years ago (15 years or so) I think mine was around $100 or $200 for some reason not $10 I got a few good things in it back then a Galaxy radio (think it was a 55) a few nice power mics a small digital meter and a few small things I know 1 of them was that little fat girl that connected in the Antenna line man that thing got a ton of laughs have any of you seen the little fat girl it was well worth the price I think I went to the catalog and was worth double what I paid if not it was a great deal if I remeber right so dont just look at them buy a few hey at least it will be fun and its only $10 and you could get lucky and get a fat girl 
Dave1 |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 7242
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 20, 2005 - 9:27 am: |
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Chad,
Just a Little Note!
Now All of the holes are soldered on ends installed from Copper. 
Lon
Tech808
CEF808
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Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 7243
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 20, 2005 - 9:38 am: |
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Dave1,
Sorry but NO Little Fat Girls from Copper in the Mystery Boxs. 
BUT if we can still FIND if they are still being Manufactured LOOK OUT RADIO WORLD. 
PS, I have a  LITTLE FAT GIRL (still in the Pretty Pink Box) sitting on the shelf looking at me as I type this.
Lon
Tech808
CEF808
N9OSN |
Dave1
Junior Member
Username: Dave1
Post Number: 45
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 20, 2005 - 9:57 am: |
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Tech808
I dont think there still made only because I watched one sell on that Online auction for $50 Plus shipping lol not even in the box it was used Man if they are still made that guy has been had I think they sold for around $20 back in the late 80s to the 90s
Dave |
Chad
Intermediate Member
Username: Chad
Post Number: 455
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 20, 2005 - 10:33 am: |
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Lon, I don't mind, as long as they work well I solder outside connections but inside I do not. I change things around too much and like my jumpers custom fit! |
Bluegrass
Intermediate Member
Username: Bluegrass
Post Number: 395
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 20, 2005 - 6:44 pm: |
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What the heck is a "Little Fat Girl"? |
Troublemaker
Intermediate Member
Username: Troublemaker
Post Number: 194
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 20, 2005 - 6:57 pm: |
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I missed the "little fat girl" |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 7251
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 20, 2005 - 7:22 pm: |
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It is a Little Fat Blonde Girl with a White Silk Nightie Transmit Doll that Light's up when you key your Mic.
You can set them on your dash or in your back window of your car.
Add a Coax Jumper to one side of her from your radio and your Antenna Coax to the other side of her and she is ready to light up the World every time you key the mic. 
Lon
Tech808
CEF808
N9OSN |
Dave1
Member
Username: Dave1
Post Number: 52
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 20, 2005 - 7:42 pm: |
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See that Tech808 you say fat girl they all jump
Dave1 |
Tomcatinva
Member
Username: Tomcatinva
Post Number: 78
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - 12:55 pm: |
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I must say my curiosity was getting the best of me on this one too, especially when Lon said "It is a Little Fat Blonde Girl with a White Silk Nightie" thank gawd I read on further I was about to apply for a Job at Copper so I could see that!!! 
TomCat in VA... CEF217 |
Dave1
Member
Username: Dave1
Post Number: 55
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - 1:10 pm: |
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the little fat girls were funny when you keyed the mic her headlights would light up red under her nighty
Dave |
Keithinatlanta
Advanced Member
Username: Keithinatlanta
Post Number: 689
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - 4:22 pm: |
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BC, the need to put them down on the special section of this forum, guarantee you that would increase the sale of them.
Keith in Atlanta
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Forummaster
Moderator
Username: Forummaster
Post Number: 421
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - 9:09 pm: |
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I grabbed one off the shelf and took it home to make a pic and inventory it. Here is what I found.
a) Twin socket cigarette lighter plug
b) Stereo microphone
c) Stereo headset
d) TV antenna switch box
e) Velcro strip
f) Superstar 4 pin hand held microphone
g) Antenna light - green
h) Quick disconnect 2 pin
i) Fuse holder
j) Aligator clip jumper
k) Frequency book
All the items in the box were new.
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Chad
Intermediate Member
Username: Chad
Post Number: 462
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - 9:37 pm: |
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An antenna light!!!! WOW!! haven't seen one of those since browsing a J.C. Whitney when I was a kid!!!!
But honestly I saw the pic coming up and thought it was goung to be weeeeellll. of a certain light up (coax coupler), I got edited last time
Chad |
Starface
Intermediate Member
Username: Starface
Post Number: 206
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, September 22, 2005 - 2:17 am: |
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I know folks here that will pay $10.00 for just that mic alone, not a bad grab bag
Till next time
Starface CEF#476
Southeast Net Control
Auburndale,FL |
Al_lafon
Member
Username: Al_lafon
Post Number: 94
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Monday, September 26, 2005 - 12:10 am: |
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g) Antenna light - green
Hay never saw that on your site you guys got blue
ones ? I had a old NE2 neon on my old ant. but
she jumped ship one day and radioshack don't have
them ! O buy the way don't use ssb with a cop in
back of you at a light they get a little upset
about it ( HEHE ) |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 7412
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Monday, September 26, 2005 - 8:39 am: |
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Al_lafon,
Here is a post from last year I made.
Ok, I can not remember what area of the forum I seen the post's in but over the last several months I have seen posts asking about the Little Lights that fit on the Top of Mobile and Whip Antennas that light up when you key the mic.
WELL SURPRISE, SURPRISE!
While at COPPER HEAD QUARTERS, I had the chance and time to go over EVERY SHELF and I seen this strange box so I pulled it down and WOW it had 1000 AMBER(Amber) and 1000 GREEN Lightning Bugs (Those little 1 - 1/2 inch Lights) that fit on the top of Antenna Whips.
I could only find one Part # for both colors so if you order them PLEASE be sure mention the COLOR "AMBER or GREEN" that you want.
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GREEN NEON LIGHT F/NIGHT STICK
ORANGE NEON LIGHT F/NIGHT STICK
Fits on Tunable Night Sticks & Mobile Antennas.
NOTE!
I checked to see what they will fit and they will fit the Wilson Lil Will, Wilson 1000 w/ tip cut off, Wilson 2000 Trucker, K30 Mag Mount and the K40 and the SKIP SHOOTER ANTENNAS as well as any mobile whip with the smaller tip.
Have FUN FOLKS and get your Orders Placed only 1000 of each color left.
CLICK on the LINK BELOW to take you back to the Original Topic and where you will find a Picture of them.
Antenna Lights
Hope this helps,
Lon
Tech808
CEF808
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Bluegrass
Intermediate Member
Username: Bluegrass
Post Number: 396
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Friday, September 30, 2005 - 11:29 am: |
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Hay open one of the $50.00 boxes.I want an idea of what i'll get if i buy one. |
Megawattz
New member
Username: Megawattz
Post Number: 1
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Friday, September 30, 2005 - 12:08 pm: |
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man, from what ive seen, the 10.00 boxs are well worth the money....im sure the 50.00 boxs are just as comparable in merchandise value, but im with you, id sure like to see whats inside of one just to get an idea of the value youll get. |
