[ARC5] CBY-52232 On 160 meters

[Ken]

Dennis;
     Thanks for the info, its in great condition, the only problem is 
the wire on the Ant Inductance form is broken.

Ken

On 02/01/2011 05:16 PM, mac wrote:
> Ken,
>
> It's part of the ATA family of radios, which preceded the ARC-5 
> series.  More like the SCR-274N stuff.  The factory oscillator and PA 
> padder cap settings can be readjusted to give coverage of at least 
> part of the 160M band (don't remember exactly how much, it's been a 
> long time).  You will have to remove the cover on the oscillator coil 
> and padder variable (aluminum box just aft of the PA tubes) and close 
> up the padder to around max capacity.  Replace the AL cover and then 
> re-dip the PA using the PA padder under the chassis toward the front 
> of the set.
>
> Note:  Uncommon set, particularly if in good condition.  The "mod" 
> above doesn't involve cutting any wires or drilling any holes and the 
> radio can be returned to it's original condition but messing around 
> with it like this would be frowned upon in some quarters.
>
> Dennis D. W7QHO
> Glendale, CA
>
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>
> On Feb 1, 2011, at 2:20 PM, Ken wrote:
>
>>    I was cleaning out a closet and ran across a CBY-52232, I guess
>> thats the same as a T-18/ARC-5.  I'd like to put it on 160 meters.  Any
>> info out there on doing this?
>>
>> Thanks!    Ken
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