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Last Update - December 10, 2000
Collins A-Line*
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* This is a loosely defined category that includes early post-war equipment up to and including the first SSB products. Also called the
"St. James era". The Collins A-Line appeared as a new generation of amateur products following World War II. Introduced with the 75A-1 receiver and 30K-1
transmitter, the A-Line reigned for over a decade, ending with the 75A-4 receiver and KWS-1 transmitter, which ushered in the Single Sideband era. The A-Line existed during the age of AM (and CW) operation. Interestingly, the
first A-Line transmitter (the 30K-1) was a floor-standing model, as was the last, the mighty KW-1, a 1000 watt 600-pound brute six feet tall. The S-Line replaced the A-Line in the late '50's.
For results in amateur radio, its . .
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Art Collins rather liked this
picture and used it to produce a QSL card. Equipment from left to right: 32V-3 Transmitter, 312A-1 speaker with station control elements added, 75A-3 receiver, and KW-1 transmitter behind Art. These were the last
AM amateur products produced by Collins Radio before entering the single sideband era.