In a message dated 6/15/07 11:12:58 PM Eastern Daylight Time, AJSOENKE writes:
> Maybe you don't remember, but 40 years ago when the ARC5s were still > around, they were used mostly by Novices who had a few legal requirements to > meet - > 75Watts Max, CRYSTAL controlled xmtr freq PLus, the ARC5s were very cheap > and easy to pass on to a friend. I remember because I was there. I was one of the first 2 year Novices, in 1967. I still have several ARC-5s (aka "Command Sets" or "SCR-274Ns"). But at least around here those transmitters weren't too popular with Novices. Converting an ARC-5 tx to xtal control was almost as much work as building a simple xtal controlled transmitter, and the ARC-5 would only cover one band. They made great VFOs, though. The ARC-5 receivers were very popular, though. But they didn't have the great filtering and slow tuning rate of Elecraft rigs. The ultimate example was to build a simple crystal-controlled converter for 80 and 40 meters to feed the 190-550 kc. ARC-5 receiver (BC-453), aka the "Q5er". A Novice dream rx for less than $25. I still have several ARC-5 hangar queens in the inventory. Usually I got them after they'd been through several owners and were heavily modified. You don't want to know how many I tore down for the parts. Google my call to see my shack. Unfortunately the K2 was in its travel case when the picture was taken. 73 de Jim, N2EY ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
