[ARC5] CBY-52232 On 160 meters

[Ken]

I am going to try and fix the coil, but will be looking for a 
replacement.  So far I haven't done anything to it, and won't until I 
have a good understanding of whats involved with getting it going.

Thanks!    Ken

On 02/01/2011 06:57 PM, David Stinson wrote:
> Is it repairable or do you need a replacement?
> Do you have the information on how to get it going without having to 
> hack on it?
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ken" <kenslimmer at aircanopy.net>
> To: "mac" <w7qho at aol.com>
> Cc: <ARC5 at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2011 5:27 PM
> Subject: Re: [ARC5] CBY-52232 On 160 meters
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>> 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
>>>
>>> *********************
>>>
>>> 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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