[ARC5] arc-5 BCB RX seen

[J Forster]

Mike Morrow wrote:

> >> Looks like a pile of junk to me with the exception of the power PI unit
> >> for connecting to the LM-xx.
> >
> >The power connector would more likely go to a ZB homing receiver since
> >it was used with the 46145 receiver (along with others.)  Actually, I
> >can't recall an installation where it was used to power an LM, though
> >it certainly could ... and I'm sure (and hope) someone can point one
> >out to me.
>
> I suspect that the old tale about those power adapters being used for the LM frequency meter is mostly just supposition.

Interesting. I suppose your reasoning is that since the receivers would be netted before takeoff, precision resetting to a different frequency in flight was an uncommon occurrence in actual use. (hence fixed tuned receivers)

Along this line, has anyone checked to see if the pinout on the PI and LM connectors was compatible with a one-to-one (pin for pin) cable?

Also, the power supplies for the LM-xx's are FAR less common than the LM's themselves. Why would that be if they didn't pull HT from the Rx?

Best,
-John