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The KWM-2/2A TRANSCEIVER

 

The first Collins transceiver the KWM-1 appeared in 1957, and this was followed two years later by the KWM-2, which basically combined the circuits of the 75S-1 and 32S-1 in one case.  A look a the pictures below will confirm that the cabinet is pretty full up.  For the enthusiast it is a stirring sight to lift the lid when the radio is switched on, to see a whole family of tubes glowing and to feel the waft of hot air!

KWM-2

 

   

KWM-2A

Two years later the KWM-2A appeared, this utilised the usual Collins modification to double the number of band segments available.  Genuine factory made models have the wide eyebrows above the Exciter and PA tuning controls.

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There is virtually no difference in the top views of the KWM-2 and KWM-2A, except that as the crystal board at the bottom left which houses the ham band crystals is underneath the chassis of the 2A, the board on top is often empty!

 

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A Satisfying Sight