Howard Mills, also known as WA3VJB in the amateur radio community, is a highly respected expert in the repair and restoration of vintage radios, particularly Collins radios. He has over 30 years of experience working on a wide range of transmitters and receivers, from small Johnson Rangers to large Collins 20V2s. He is particularly well-known for his work on the famous R390(A), SP600, and AR88 receivers, as well as the senior Collins models like the 32V series transmitters.
Mills is a nationally recognized expert in his field, and people from all over the country send him their radios for repair and restoration. He is known for his meticulous attention to detail and his ability to bring even the most dilapidated radios back to life.
In addition to his work on radios, Mills is also an active amateur radio operator. He has held the call sign WA3VJB for over 50 years and has made contacts all over the world. He is a member of the Antique Wireless Association and the Collins Radio Association.
Mills is a true expert in his field, and his work has helped to preserve the legacy of Collins radios for future generations.
