2 years ago I was at a swap meet and I purchased a NIB Airtronics Vanguard 6 channel radio (exactly the same model that you have). The manufacturer sticker on the back said it was made in 1994. I got a great bargain on it. I brought it home and put it in my everyday "throw around" plane. It gets more airtime than any other radio I have, including the computer radios that I own. It's a great piece of equipment and I wouldn't hesitate to use it if I were you. IMHO Airtronics makes great equipment. Airtronics is all that I fly. IMHO I'd use the radio if you I were you, you can't go wrong!!! Heck, if you don't want it let me know and maybe I'll see if I can buy it (no promises with christmas coming up
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That's my 2ยข worth.