[ARC5] BC-429 receiver

[jmfranke]

The BC-429 is a TRF, but it is not a regenerative receiver.  The detector is 
a triode connected as a diode detector.  The box protruding from the side is 
a dual-band coil set.  The hi-lo bandswitch is below and to the right of the 
tuning crank.

John  WA4WDL

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From: "Leslie Smith" <vk2bcu at operamail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 5:50 PM
To: "Discussion of AN/ARC-5 military radio equipment." 
<arc5 at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: [ARC5] BC-429 receiver

> Hello list-members:
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> This item  (270629365403) on 'the bay' is a BC-429 receiver.
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> Externally the box appears in good condition.
> I bought a "command" set from Astles-Attic, and it was accurately 
> described, and arrived in good condition.
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> I know nothing about this, beyond the idea that it is a regenerative set. 
> I understand it has a coil box, but my knowledge of the set does not allow 
> me to "guess" if this is included.
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> First, does any-one else here have an interest in this set?
> I see no point in engaging in a bidding war, and would not bid 
> competetivly for a historic item.
>
> Secondly the postage will certainly cost me more than the item.
>
> Comment about getting this unit going without modification is welcome.
> (Yes, yes ... I know.  This is a form of madness ...)
>
> Les Smith
> formerly vk2BCU
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