Type 3 mk2 spy radio or B2
 

I have owned a few of these sets .

Just after the war , the Wireless Institute of Australia ( WIA ) purchased a bulk amount of these, I believe it was around 400 sets . I have seen the surplus advert in the 1947 newspaper regarding the sale of these sets. These sets were then offered to hams , most hams were WIA members, at a bargain price. The WIA magazine published a article in 1948, how to make a AM modulator for the sets , I have that magazine .

A friend here has a set he wants to sell , so look on epay soon if you want a spy set . I was paying 100 bucks for them , but that was in the 1980's . Now whats the going price , thousands I would think :confused

They still turn up.

Hi Mike, Let us know the Ebay link when you can, please.

Regards Rick.

Some of the old hams tell me that people used to buy the B2 for a few quid, ditch the radio and keep the nice leather suitcase. :bang:

Current price is in the thousands depending on condition and what's included. A complete set with all the coils, key, headphones & bits can easily sell for $3000-6000.

Setting a low opening bid appears more successful that a high BIN. There's been one for sale here for the past month or so asking about £6000. Doesn't sell and gets relisted with same price.