Type 3 mk2 spy radio or B2

[Mike Kelly]

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

They still turn up.

[lynx42]

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

Regards Rick.

[Bruce MacMillan]

Originally Posted by Mike Kelly

I have owned a few of these sets .

I was paying 100 bucks for them , but that was in the 1980's . Now whats the going price , thousands I would think

They still turn up.

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.

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.