[ARC5] Re: [Milsurplus] RU-18 value

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I'd say $50, $75 with the shockmount and connector.  The down side to the 
RU-18 and -19 is that they weren't used with a transmitter.  Consequently, most 
people who decide to add a GF/RU set to their collection will prefer receiver 
components marked RU-17 or earlier.

What's confusing about the B- supply?  It's no worse than in the BC-348 and 
infinitely simpler than the power switching in the SCR-694 and AN/GRC-9.  Or 
the primary power wiring in the SCR-284.

In a message dated 4/28/2007 6:24:47 PM Central Standard Time, 
kargo_cult at msn.com writes: 
> >I'm curious about the value of an unmodified RU-18. The paint is good,
> >but the unit is dusty. This is part of an estate.
> >
> >Thanks,
> >-John
> 
> "Low". 
> How many coils? Connectors? Control box? Probably not! There seems
> to be a pretty good supply of these and not much demand. I suppose it's
> the TRF circuit and the confusing -B supply for the AGC circuit. Under-
> appreciated, in financial terms and otherwise, kind of a shame. I'd guess
> about $25 with single coil? -Hue Miller

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