Hi Gang, it's been a good Clough-Brengle day here at Radio Heaven.
Just after lunch FedEX delivered a large package containing
a Clough-Brengle model 87 transmitter. This is the one shown
on my Clough-Brengle transmitters web page,
http://radioheaven.homestead.com/CB87.html
About 5 years ago I lost it to another bidder on ebay in the last
few seconds. About 6 weeks ago I got an email from Bill Fizette
telling me a friend of his knew someone that had a C-B model 87
for sale. The model number didn't register at first so when I got
a digital photo of it I almost dropped my teeth.
It turned out to be the same one that I lost on ebay.
The winner finally decided to let it go. Thank goodness I heard
about before it got taken to a hamfest and sold.
With all the searching I've done I feel fairly confident saying that
this may well be the only surviving example of the transmitter, I've
never seen or heard of another one like it.
On the above web page you'll see photos of it that were used
on the original ebay listing, plus a couple of vintage photos of
Civilian Conservation Corp. stations in the 30s using this model
transmitter.
Now the fun starts, there is some internal damage that occurred
when it was shipped after the ebay sale.

I also picked up at the PO today a Clough=Brengle model 125
tube tested. This brings the C-B collection to 23 pieces.

If you're interested, keep an eye on the above page for updates
on the repair/preservation process.

Best Regards,

Ron KC4YOY
http://radioheaven.homestead.com

Nice piece of history. Having copies of those CCC photos showing
that CB model TX being used in their stations
lends a lot to the desirability of the radio
in my humble opinion. And, it is a sharp looking TX besides.

Pete

Hey Ron,

I know it was a fantisy come true to acquire the model 87. I hope the
shipping damage is repairable, and everything can be restored properly.

I guess now that you may have the most complete collection of Clough
Brengle stuff in the country, and possibly in the whole world.

John