[ARC5] ARC-5X receiver

[Kenneth G. Gordon]

Tom Bridgers wrote:

> At the recent Shelby Hamfest, I spotted an ARC-5 in reasonably good condition
> with a dynamotor.  Upon closer inspection, I realized that the name plate said
> it was an ARC-5X.  Looking still closer I found that the receiver name plate and
> the dynamotor both said the operating voltage was 14 volts!  Are there other
> characteristics about this version of the ARC-5X that I should know about? 
> Where were the 14 volt versions of this radio used and are they of the 1940's
> era,  or later?

Hello again, Tom. I don't exactly know the era, although if I look 
carefully enough at my manual it may tell me. If so I will pass that info 
on to you.

However, all the ARC-5X is, is a 14 volt version of the R-23/ARC-5, or 
"Q" 5er.

I really like those, BTW, for NDB dxing after some suitable non-invasive 
modifications.

Ken Gordon W7EKB