[ARC5] MC-385-D

[Dennis Monticelli]

I have an MC-385-C and had many years ago marked it as 2000 to 600
ohms.  Is that correct for the "C" model?

Dennis AE6C

On 11/26/12, Geoff <geoffrey at jeremy.mv.com> wrote:
> Thanks to all who replied with its specs.
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> Sent: Monday, November 26, 2012 8:28 AM
> Subject: [ARC5] MC-385-D and a BC-221-D Question
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>> 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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