[ARC5] MC-385-D

[Geoff]

Thanks to all who replied with its specs.


Sent: Monday, November 26, 2012 8:28 AM
Subject: [ARC5] MC-385-D and a BC-221-D Question


> According to the "bible" (1973 Fair Radio catalog), the MC-385-D adapts 
> 4000 ohm to 600 ohm and is a High to Low adapter.
>
> This makes perfect sense given the radio output impedances used in WWII, 
> enabling you to plug a 600 ohm headset into your BC-348 without changing 
> the tap on the audio output transformer.
>
> I have one, NIB.  And given that Fair was selling them for 50 cents used 
> and 75 cents new, I suspect that a great many were taken apart to enable 
> the phone plugs and jacks to be employed for various nefarious purposes.
>
> By the way, I have a BC-221-D, made by Bendix, 1941 contract date, mounted 
> in a BC-221-AK case.  There is a large ceramic core coil with many many 
> turns in 4 windings hanging below the detector tube socket.  It's come 
> disconnected at one end.  And I am not sure it is original, either. 
> Anyone have clue where this thing goes or if it's even supposed to be 
> there? The set looks pretty original, otherwise.
>
> Thanks,
> Wayne
>
>
>
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