"Michael Horowitz" > wrote in message ...
> Someone gave me a Collins TDR-950L transponder in unknown condition.
>
> Is it's age and reputation worth asking a shop to see if it is in
> working order? = Mike

They were the standard Collins transponder. They still bring a decent
piece of change (~$900) on the used market. About the same as an old
KT-76A. If it has a chance of working, it's probably a pretty good gift.

Someone gave me a Collins TDR-950L transponder in unknown condition.

Is it's age and reputation worth asking a shop to see if it is in
working order? = Mike

"Michael Horowitz" > wrote in message ...

> Thanks Ron - how's the wind your way? - Mike

Just beginning to pick up now. Things seem to be moving a bit slower than forcast.

"Ron Natalie" > wrote:

>
>"Michael Horowitz" > wrote in message ...
>> Someone gave me a Collins TDR-950L transponder in unknown condition.
>>
>> Is it's age and reputation worth asking a shop to see if it is in
>> working order? = Mike
>
>They were the standard Collins transponder. They still bring a decent
>piece of change (~$900) on the used market. About the same as an old
>KT-76A. If it has a chance of working, it's probably a pretty good gift.


Thanks Ron - how's the wind your way? - Mike
>

I know that the Tube is NOT available anymore.

"Michael Horowitz" > wrote in message
...
> Someone gave me a Collins TDR-950L transponder in unknown condition.
>
> Is it's age and reputation worth asking a shop to see if it is in
> working order? = Mike
>