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<CONFORMED-NAME>AMPEX CORP /DE/
<CIK>0000887433
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<STATE-OF-INCORPORATION>DE
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>1231
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<BUSINESS-ADDRESS>
<STREET1>1228 DOUGLAS AVENUE
<STREET2>1228 DOUGLAS AVENUE
<CITY>REDWOOD CITY
<STATE>CA
<ZIP>94063-3117
<PHONE>650-367-2011
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<STREET1>1228 DOUGLAS AVENUE
<STREET2>1228 DOUGLAS AVENUE
<CITY>REDWOOD CITY
<STATE>CA
<ZIP>94063-3117
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<FORMER-CONFORMED-NAME>AMPEX INC /DE/
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<FORMER-CONFORMED-NAME>AMPEX INC
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<CONFORMED-NAME>GRUBER & MCBAINE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
<CIK>0000909450
<IRS-NUMBER>770210467
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<STREET1>50 OSGOOD PLACE PENTHOUSE
<CITY>SAN FRANCISCO
<STATE>CA
<ZIP>94133
<PHONE>4159811039
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<MAIL-ADDRESS>
<STREET1>50 OSGOOD PLACE
<CITY>SAN FRANCISCO
<STATE>CA
<ZIP>94133
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<FORMER-COMPANY>
<FORMER-CONFORMED-NAME>GRUBER & MCBAINE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT/GRUBER JON D ET AL
<DATE-CHANGED>19951108
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<FONT SIZE=2><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">OMB APPROVAL</FONT></TD>
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<FONT SIZE=2><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">OMB Number: 3235-0145</FONT></TD>
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<H4 ALIGN="CENTER">&nbsp;</H4>
<H4 ALIGN="CENTER">UNITED STATES<BR>
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION<BR>
Washington, D.C. 20549</H4>
<H3 ALIGN="CENTER">SCHEDULE 13G</H3>
<H4 ALIGN="CENTER">Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934<BR>
(Amendment No. ___________)*</H4>
<P><HR></P>
<B><FONT FACE="Arial"><P ALIGN="CENTER">Ampex Corp Class A</P>
</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><P ALIGN="CENTER">(Name of Issuer)</P>
</FONT><P><HR></P>
<B><P ALIGN="CENTER">Common Stock</P>
</B><FONT SIZE=2><P ALIGN="CENTER">(Title of Class of Securities)</P>
</FONT><P><HR></P>
<B><FONT SIZE=2><P ALIGN="CENTER">032092306</P>
</B><P ALIGN="CENTER">(CUSIP Number)</P>
</FONT><P><HR></P>
<B><FONT SIZE=2><P ALIGN="CENTER">December 31, 2008</P>
</B><P ALIGN="CENTER">(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)</P>
<P>Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed: </P></FONT>
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<TR><TD WIDTH="28%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT SIZE=2><P>[ x ]</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="72%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT SIZE=2><P>Rule 13d-1(b)</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="28%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT SIZE=2><P>[ x ]</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="72%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT SIZE=2><P>Rule 13d-1(c)</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="28%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT SIZE=2><P>[ ]</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="72%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT SIZE=2><P>Rule 13d-1(d)</FONT></TD>
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<FONT SIZE=2><P>*The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter the disclosures provided in a prior cover page. </P>
<P>The information required in the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes). </P></FONT>
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<TR><TD WIDTH="18%" VALIGN="TOP">
<FONT SIZE=2><P>SEC 1745 (01-06)</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<B><FONT SIZE=2><P>Potential persons who are to respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB control number.</B></FONT></TD>
</TR>
</TABLE>

<FONT SIZE=2><P>&nbsp;</P>
<P>&nbsp;</P></FONT>
<TABLE CELLSPACING=0 BORDER=0 CELLPADDING=4 WIDTH=601>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>CUSIP No. <B>032092306</B></FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<P><HR></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="24%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="24%" VALIGN="TOP">
<FONT SIZE=2><P>1.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="51%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=10>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>Names of Reporting Persons.<BR>
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only).<BR>
<B>Gruber and McBaine Capital Management, LLC.</B></FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<P><HR></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="24%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="24%" VALIGN="TOP">
<FONT SIZE=2><P>2. </FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="51%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=10>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="24%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="24%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=4>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>(a)</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="42%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=6>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>X</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="24%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="24%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=4>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>(b)</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="42%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=6>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<P><HR></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="24%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="24%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT SIZE=2><P>3.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="51%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=10>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>SEC Use Only ............................................................................................................................................</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<P><HR></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="24%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="24%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT SIZE=2><P>4.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="51%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=10>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>Citizenship or Place of Organization </P>
</FONT><H5>California</H5></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<P><HR></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="58%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=6 ROWSPAN=8>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>Number of<BR>
Shares<BR>
Beneficially<BR>
Owned by<BR>
Each Reporting<BR>
Person With</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="11%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=5>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="31%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="11%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=5>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>5.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="31%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT SIZE=2><P>Sole Voting Power <B>0</B></FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="42%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=6>
<P><HR></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="11%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=5>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>6.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="31%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT SIZE=2><P>Shared Voting Power <B>0</B></FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="42%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=6>
<P><HR></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="11%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=5>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>7.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="31%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT SIZE=2><P>Sole Dispositive Power <B>0</B></FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="42%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=6>
<P><HR></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="11%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=5>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>8.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="31%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT SIZE=2><P>Shared Dispositive Power </P>
<B><P>0</B></FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<P><HR></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="24%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="24%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT SIZE=2><P>9.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="51%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=10>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person <B>0</B></FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<P><HR></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="24%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="24%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT SIZE=2><P>10.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="51%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=10>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions).................................</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<P><HR></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="24%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="24%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT SIZE=2><P>11.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="51%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=10>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9) <B>0%</B></FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<P><HR></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="24%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="24%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT SIZE=2><P>12.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="51%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=10>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) <B>IA &amp; OO</B></FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<P><HR></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>CUSIP No. <B>032092306</B></FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<P><HR></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="51%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=3>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="TOP" COLSPAN=2>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>1.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="44%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=7>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>Names of Reporting Persons.<BR>
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only).<BR>
<B>Jon D. Gruber </B></FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<P><HR></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="51%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=3>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="TOP" COLSPAN=2>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>2. </FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="44%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=7>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="51%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=3>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="7%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=3>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>(a)</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="38%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=4>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>X</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="51%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=3>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="7%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=3>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>(b)</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="38%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=4>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<P><HR></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="51%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=3>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>3.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="44%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=7>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>SEC Use Only ............................................................................................................................................</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<P><HR></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="51%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=3>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>4.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="44%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=7>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>Citizenship or Place of Organization </P>
</FONT><H5>United States</H5></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<P><HR></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="62%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=8 ROWSPAN=8>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>Number of<BR>
Shares<BR>
Beneficially<BR>
Owned by<BR>
Each Reporting<BR>
Person With</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="33%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>5.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="33%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>Sole Voting Power <B>0</B></FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="38%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=4>
<P><HR></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>6.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="33%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>Shared Voting Power <B>0</B></FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="38%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=4>
<P><HR></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>7.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="33%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>Sole Dispositive Power <B>0</B></FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="38%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=4>
<P><HR></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2 HEIGHT=39>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>8.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="33%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2 HEIGHT=39>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>Shared Dispositive Power <B>0</B></FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<P><HR></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="51%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=3>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>9.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="44%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=7>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person <B>0</B></FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<P><HR></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="51%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=3>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>10.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="44%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=7>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions).................................</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<P><HR></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="51%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=3>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>11.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="44%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=7>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9) <B>0%</B></FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<P><HR></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="51%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=3>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>12.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="44%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=7>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) <B>IN</B></FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<P><HR></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>CUSIP No. <B>032092306</B></FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<P><HR></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="51%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=3>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="TOP" COLSPAN=2>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>1.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="44%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=7>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>Names of Reporting Persons.<BR>
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only).<BR>
<B>J. Patterson McBaine</B></FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<P><HR></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="51%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=3>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="TOP" COLSPAN=2>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>2. </FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="44%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=7>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="51%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=3>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="7%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=3>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>(a)</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="38%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=4>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>X</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="51%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=3>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="7%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=3>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>(b)</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="38%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=4>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<P><HR></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="51%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=3>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>3.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="44%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=7>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>SEC Use Only ............................................................................................................................................</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<P><HR></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="51%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=3>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>4.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="44%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=7>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>Citizenship or Place of Organization </P>
</FONT><H5>United States</H5></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<P><HR></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="62%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=8 ROWSPAN=8>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>Number of<BR>
Shares<BR>
Beneficially<BR>
Owned by<BR>
Each Reporting<BR>
Person With</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="33%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>5.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="33%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>Sole Voting Power <B>0</B></FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="38%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=4>
<P><HR></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>6.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="33%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>Shared Voting Power <B>0</B></FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="38%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=4>
<P><HR></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>7.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="33%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>Sole Dispositive Power <B>0</B></FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="38%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=4>
<P><HR></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>8.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="33%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>Shared Dispositive Power <B>0</B></FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<P><HR></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="51%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=3>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>9.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="44%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=7>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person <B>0</B></FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<P><HR></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="51%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=3>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>10.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="44%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=7>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions).................................</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<P><HR></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="51%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=3>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>11.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="44%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=7>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9) <B>0 %</B></FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<P><HR></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="51%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=3>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>12.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="44%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=7>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) <B>IN</B></FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<P><HR></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>CUSIP No. <B>032092306</B></FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<P><HR></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="51%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=3>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="TOP" COLSPAN=2>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>1.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="44%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=7>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>Names of Reporting Persons.<BR>
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only).<BR>
<B>Eric B. Swergold</B></FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<P><HR></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="51%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=3>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="TOP" COLSPAN=2>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>2. </FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="44%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=7>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="51%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=3>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="7%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=3>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>(a)</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="38%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=4>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>X</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="51%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=3>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="7%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=3>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>(b)</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="38%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=4>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<P><HR></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="51%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=3>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>3.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="44%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=7>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>SEC Use Only ............................................................................................................................................</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<P><HR></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="51%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=3>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>4.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="44%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=7>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>Citizenship or Place of Organization </P>
</FONT><H5>United States</H5></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<P><HR></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="62%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=8 ROWSPAN=8>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>Number of<BR>
Shares<BR>
Beneficially<BR>
Owned by<BR>
Each Reporting<BR>
Person With</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="33%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>5.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="33%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>Sole Voting Power <B>0</B></FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="38%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=4>
<P><HR></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>6.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="33%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>Shared Voting Power <B>0</B></FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="38%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=4>
<P><HR></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>7.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="33%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>Sole Dispositive Power <B>0</B></FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="38%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=4>
<P><HR></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>8.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="33%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>Shared Dispositive Power <B>0</B></FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<P><HR></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="51%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=3>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>9.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="44%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=7>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person <B>0</B></FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<P><HR></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="51%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=3>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>10.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="44%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=7>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions).................................</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<P><HR></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="51%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=3>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>11.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="44%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=7>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9) <B>0%</B></FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<P><HR></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="51%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=3>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>12.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="44%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=7>
<FONT SIZE=2><P>Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) <B>IN</B></FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<P><HR></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<P><HR></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<B><P>Item 1.</B></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="53%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=4>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="7%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=3>
<P>(a)</TD>
<TD WIDTH="40%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=5>
<P>Name of Issuer: </P>
<B><FONT FACE="Arial"><P>Ampex Corp</B></FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="53%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=4>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="7%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=3>
<P>(b)</TD>
<TD WIDTH="40%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=5>
<P>Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices:</P>
<B><P>1228 Douglas Avenue</P>
<P>Redwood City, CA 94063-3199</B></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<B><P>Item 2.</B></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="53%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=4>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="7%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=3>
<P>(a)</TD>
<TD WIDTH="40%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=5>
<P>Name of Person Filing: </P>
<B><P>Gruber &amp; McBaine Capital Management, LLC ("GMCM")</P>
<P>Jon D. Gruber ("Gruber")</P>
<P>J. Patterson McBaine ("McBaine")</P>
<P>Eric Swergold ("Swergold")</B></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="53%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=4>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="7%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=3>
<P>(b)</TD>
<TD WIDTH="40%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=5>
<P>Address of Principal Business Office or, if none, Residence:</P>
<H4>50 Osgood Place, Penthouse, San Francisco, CA 94133</H4></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="53%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=4>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="7%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=3>
<P>(c)</TD>
<TD WIDTH="40%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=5>
<P>Citizenship: See item 4 of cover sheet.</TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="53%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=4>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="7%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=3>
<P>(d)</TD>
<TD WIDTH="40%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=5>
<P>Title of Class of Securities: <B>Common Stock</B></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="53%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=4>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="7%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=3>
<P>(e)</TD>
<TD WIDTH="40%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=5>
<P>CUSIP Number: <B>032092306</B></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="53%" VALIGN="TOP" COLSPAN=4>
<B><P>Item 3.</B></TD>
<TD WIDTH="47%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=8>
<B><P>If this statement is filed pursuant to 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:</B></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="53%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=4>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="7%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=3>
<P>(a)</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2>
<P>[ ]</TD>
<TD WIDTH="35%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=3>
<P>Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o).</TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="53%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=4>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="7%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=3>
<P>(b)</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2>
<P>[ ]</TD>
<TD WIDTH="35%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=3>
<P>Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c).</TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="53%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=4>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="7%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=3>
<P>(c)</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2>
<P>[ ]</TD>
<TD WIDTH="35%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=3>
<P>Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c).</TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="53%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=4>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="7%" VALIGN="TOP" COLSPAN=3>
<P>(d)</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="TOP" COLSPAN=2>
<P>[ ]</TD>
<TD WIDTH="35%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=3>
<P>Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C 80a-8).</TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="53%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=4>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="7%" VALIGN="TOP" COLSPAN=3>
<P>(e)</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="TOP" COLSPAN=2>
<P>[x]</TD>
<TD WIDTH="35%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=3>
<P>An investment adviser in accordance with 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);</TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="53%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=4>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="7%" VALIGN="TOP" COLSPAN=3>
<P>(f)</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="TOP" COLSPAN=2>
<P>[ ]</TD>
<TD WIDTH="35%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=3>
<P>An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);</TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="53%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=4>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="7%" VALIGN="TOP" COLSPAN=3>
<P>(g)</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="TOP" COLSPAN=2>
<P>[x]</TD>
<TD WIDTH="35%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=3>
<P>A parent holding company or control person in accordance with 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G); </TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="53%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=4>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="7%" VALIGN="TOP" COLSPAN=3>
<P>(h)</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="TOP" COLSPAN=2>
<P>[ ]</TD>
<TD WIDTH="35%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=3>
<P>A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);</TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="53%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=4>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="7%" VALIGN="TOP" COLSPAN=3>
<P>(i)</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="TOP" COLSPAN=2>
<P>[]</TD>
<TD WIDTH="35%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=3>
<P>A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);</TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="53%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=4>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="7%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=3>
<P>(j)</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=2>
<P>[x]</TD>
<TD WIDTH="35%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=3>
<P>Group, in accordance with 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J).</TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="53%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=4>
<B><P>Item 4.</B></TD>
<TD WIDTH="47%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=8>
<B><P>Ownership.</B></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<P>See Items 5-9 and 11 of the cover page for each Filer.</TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="53%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=4>
<B><P>Item 5.</B></TD>
<TD WIDTH="47%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=8>
<B><P>Ownership of Five Percent or Less of a Class</B></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<P>If this statement is being filed to report the fact that as of the date hereof the reporting person has ceased to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent of the class of securities, check the following [x]. </TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="53%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=4>
<B><P>Item 6.</B></TD>
<TD WIDTH="47%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=8>
<B><P>Ownership of More than Five Percent on Behalf of Another Person.</B></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<P>GMCM is a registered investment advisor whose clients have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of the Stock. Gruber &amp; McBaine are the Managers, controlling persons and portfolio managers of GMCM. No individual clients holdings of the Stock are more than five percent of the outstanding Stock. Lagunitas is an investment limited partnerships of which GMCM is the general partner.</TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="53%" VALIGN="TOP" COLSPAN=4>
<B><P>Item 7.</B></TD>
<TD WIDTH="47%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=8>
<B><P>Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on By the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.</B></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<P>Not Applicable</TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="53%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=4>
<B><P>Item 8.</B></TD>
<TD WIDTH="47%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=8>
<B><P>Identification and Classification of Members of the Group</B></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<P>GMCM, Gruber, McBaine and Swergold constitute a group within the meaning of Rule 13d-5(b). Lagunitas is not a member of any group and disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities with respect to its ownership is reposited.</TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="53%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=4>
<B><P>Item 9.</B></TD>
<TD WIDTH="47%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=8>
<B><P>Notice of Dissolution of Group</B></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<P>Not Applicable</TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=12>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="53%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=4>
<B><P>Item 10.</B></TD>
<TD WIDTH="47%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=8>
<B><P>Certification</B></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="53%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=4 HEIGHT=78><P></P></TD>
<TD WIDTH="7%" VALIGN="TOP" COLSPAN=3 HEIGHT=78>
<P>(a)</TD>
<TD WIDTH="40%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=5 HEIGHT=78>
<P>The following certification shall be included with respect to GMCM, Gruber and McBaine:</P>
<BLOCKQUOTE>By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect.</BLOCKQUOTE></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="53%" VALIGN="MIDDLE" COLSPAN=4>
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="7%" VALIGN="TOP" COLSPAN=3>
<P>(b)</TD>
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<P>The following certification shall be included with respect to Swergold:</P>
<BLOCKQUOTE>By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect.</BLOCKQUOTE></TD>
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<P>After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct. </P>
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<P>Dated: Februar 2, 2009</P>
<P>Gruber &amp; McBaine Capital Management, LLC</P>
<P>By: /s/ J. Patterson McBaine</P>
<P>Title: Manager </TD>
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<P>/s/ Jon D. Gruber</P>
<P>Jon D. Gruber</P>
<P>/s/ J. Patterson McBaine</P>
<P>J. Patterson McBaine</P>
<P>/s/ Eric B. Swergold</P>
<P>Eric B. Swergold</P>
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<B><P>Attention:</B></TD>
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<B><P>Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact constitute Federal criminal violations <BR>
(See 18 U.S.C. 1001)</B></TD>
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