Hit 777 on the serial number of a radio I was fixing

So I'm deep in a King KX 155, trying to find a bad solder joint, and I finally pull the main board. I'm cleaning off the old flux and I see it. The serial number ends in 777. I just stared at it for a solid minute. It felt like a slot machine jackpot, but the prize was just this weird, perfect number on a piece of gear that's been flying since before I was born. I've seen a lot of serials, but never a triple like that. It made the whole annoying job feel kinda special, like the plane was giving me a little high five for getting my hands dirty. I even took a picture to show the lead. Ever come across a serial number that made you stop and laugh?

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3 Comments

the_matthew18d ago

Seriously? It's just a number, man.

samjohnson11d ago

Numbers can mean a lot though, they're not just random. It's like a little win in a boring day.

evan_burns9518d ago

Hey, that's actually pretty cool!