[ARC5] History of Ham Mods: Opinions?

[Michael Tauson]

On Sun, Dec 28, 2008 at 9:08 PM, Jim Hill <hro5-2 at cox.net> wrote:

> If you have the time and space, I think it would be an interesting addition.

In my "new and improved" book on A.R.C., I'm planning just that, much
to the horror and dismay of many.  Okay, a few.  Actually, only one
really outspoken opponent.  Among the equipment to be set up for
photographs and description will be a couple of "typical 50s-60s
Command set conversion" rigs using different approaches.

>  For example, there was the conversion of the BC-453 to an 80 meter SSB
> transceiver, possibly written by Ed Mariner.  I still have the unfinished rig and book
> somewhere.

If you happen to find them and need the space, I know a willing
recipient who'd love to finish it. :-)

> Avoid inappropriate modifications by including a section with common-sense
> "mods" to get the equipment on the air.

The best "mod" is pretty much none at all by following David's advice
on getting them on the air.  After perverting a few 'back when, I
wound up with the same conclusion after talking with a few AAF radio
types who were pretty insistent I leave them alone and use them as
built.  Most (but not all) of the ones I have now are converted but I
should be able to get them back to something vaguely resembling
original condition without a lot of Really Bad Words.  If I'm lucky
and use those Really Bad Words just right. :-)

BEst regards,

Michael, WH7HG