[ARC5] BC-453 Mods

[Kludge]

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From: arc5-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:arc5-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On
Behalf Of neilb at ihug.co.nz
> I think you are referring to the device known as the  FETRON.  I first
became aware of them 
> in about 1980 when my employer began fitting them to communications
equipment at the 
> plant where I worked here in Auckland.

There are two OS-8/U scopes in storage here awaiting overhaul which could
definitely benefit from these.  When I went over them to see what they
needed, one thing I noticed was the heat damage inside from the tubes
combined with the lack of air & ventilation.  While an article exists
regarding improvements to the scope that includes installing a fan, I'd
really rather not do that.  FETRONs or something of that order seem to be
the optimal solution albeit one I can afford by the same definition under
which I can afford even a barely recognizable KWM-2A - i.e., not at all.

Best regards,
 
Michael, WH7HG ex-K3MXO, ex-KN3MXO, WPE3ARS, BL01xh ex-Mensa A&P PP BGI 
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