[ARC5] BC-222 GOOD PICTURES

[Sandy]

First time I've ever seen the BC-222!  Modulated oscillators are "passe" on 
HF and Vhf thru 2 meters I think now.  Closest thing I've used to the BC-222 
was an old TBY that I used on 6 meters for a while!  (Back in early 60's I 
think)

73,

Sandy W5TVW

-----Original Message----- 
From: W4AWM at aol.com
Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 7:54 PM
To: arc5 at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [ARC5] BC-222 GOOD PICTURES


WRONG!

I had one of these units working in high school. Built a battery box out of
plywood to go below it using then available batteries. The rig is a
modulated oscillator so on 10 meters, one had to be very careful with 
modulation
to avoid FMing. However I did get a 5-9 out of Havana, Cuba from the
parking lot  of my high school in Asheville, NC.  This was back in the 50s 
when
ten was  really open.  I could never find anyone to chat with on 6 meters,
except by  buddy who had a similar rig.

The one on the auction site has been modified. The original connector was
round and acceoted a telephone handset with PTT in the handle. I still have
my  222 somewhere and some time ago, found a TM for it. There was a lot of
additional accessories that went with the rig including a wood box and a
canvas  carrying bag.I do have the original handset and antenna for the rig.

73,

John, W4AWM





In a message dated 5/10/2012 7:43:34 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
releazer at earthlink.net writes:

Ref ebay  261018550607

Cute but useless  radio.

Wayne


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