ANNOUNCEMENTS/INFO
SITE UPDATES
JUNE 2, 2008 - NEW HISTORY SECTION PHOTOS: Thank you to John Reublin for sharing photos of his Browning-Drake 5R Receiver, which are located on
OUR THANKS...to
'Retro-Dave' for all his patient and understanding assistance with this site from its beginnings! Be sure to visit Dave's site - RetroCom.Com It's a real blast from the past and contains a vast amount of retro/vintage information!
Popular Communications featured RetroCom in the April, 2001 issue!
From the Browning Golden Eagle Guestbook
July 30, 2002 - 10:15 AM
Name/Handle: Alan, KST8678 "Channel Master"
Where are you from? Melbourne, FL
Do you own/operate Browning equip? No
Do you collect Browning equip? I collect various classic CB radios - No Brownings to date!
Comments: Excellent site!
Alan Dixon, Contributing Editor - Popular Communications
Look for us in Popular Communications!
Alan Dixon (N3HOE / KST8678), who was Popular Communications 'On-the-Go' contributing editor, featured us in the November, 2002 edition! He included news about our auction site (since closed) in the March, 2003 edition on Pages 20-21.
Popular Communications is the premiere communications magazine and provides coverage and information for all aspects of communications worldwide.
Click on the logo to visit their website (and subscribe)!
Happy Retirement to Alan Dixon
September 14, 2004
Alan Dixon, Contributing Editor of the monthly 'On-the-Go Radio' (formerly 'CB Scene') column in Popular Communications has retired, effective with the September, 2004 issue. Over the course of 5 years, Alan was also editor of the 'Washington Beat' column and created the new 'Homeland Security' monthly column. Our sincere thanks to Alan for his coverage of this website, along with his support and encouragement.
Happy retirement, Alan and Sylvia! You will be missed.
GENERAL INFORMATION
MODIFICATIONS: Browning Laboratories, Inc. does not endorse or recommend modifications to this equipment other than modifications/updates designed by Browning. The Browning design engineers' work simply cannot be improved by hacking, drilling or expanding for out-of-band operations. When we offer a radio for sale, the modifications (usually poorly designed and installed) are generally removed. We try to restore our radios to as near original condition as possible.
BUYING USED EQUIPMENT: We often hear complaints about misrepresented equipment being sold - a huge problem at the online auctions that is only getting worse. You know the routine - a radio advertised as 'mint' can sometimes be anything but that. Our suggestion when considering buying Browning equipment is to ask questions and ask for pictures. Any 'reputable' seller will be glad to provide additional information and pictures. However, there is nothing to prevent disreputable dealers from doing the same thing! Individual sellers may not be equipped to furnish pictures, but should be able to provide any other information. If they can't, shop elsewhere! A perfect '10' is indeed a rare find and that mystical "1 to 10 Scale" is often misleading and inaccurate. Cosmetic condition is by far the more critical element - these radios CAN be repaired, but original faceplates and other cosmetic parts are all but impossible to find anymore. As in all things, it does pay to know who you are dealing with - and that holds true for repair service, too.
REPAIR SERVICE: Many of the self-proclaimed "Browning Experts" don't have the training or certification to back up their claims, and can often cause more harm than good. It's a great idea to ask for, and then check, references. Browning radios, both base & mobile, are unique by design and do require technical knowledge not necessarily needed to repair some of the other brands of equipment. This equipment deserves the best possible service.
Browning Laboratories, Inc. does NOT offer repair service nor do we make referrals or recommendations for repair technicians.
