Don't forget the old military stuff with the strong vinegar-like smell of the anti-corrosive treatment, whatever it was (probably toxic/carcinogenic...) I used to have an old (WW-II) BC-639 aircraft direction finding receiver, complete with power supply, control head, headset, handset, manuals and spares, all in the original 2x2x3 wooden cabinet with the screw-in pipe legs. WOW, did that stink up the shack! But you gotta love the way the meters glowed under those #47 bulbs... Donated it to the Scranton/Pocono Amateur Radio Klub when we moved to the Chicago area in 1985 - XYL didn't want it in the new house.
George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 -----Original Message----- >From: skipp025 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Sent: Apr 22, 2008 12:50 PM >To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com >Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Dayton & That Pleasant Flea Market Smell > >Re: Dayton & That Pleasant Flea Market Smell > > >Oh we notice all right... people wise it can get pretty bad. > >And the equipment odor is not exempt... nothing like the >smell from a vintage tube rig taken from a heavy smokers >shack. > >There's also the tactile feel of nicotine goo... > >cheers, >s.
