[ARC5] Replacing the 12v tubes with 6volt types

Thu Oct 18 14:03:00 EDT 2012

But Watts is still Watts (-;


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From: "Paddy Ryan" <pei7cn at eircom.net>
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Subject: [ARC5] Replacing the 12v tubes with 6volt types


> Yeah ..works ok but you need to remember the filament current is 
> doubled..73
> de Pat/EI7CN
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>   1. Re: Modifying the adapter box (gordon white)
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>   3. Re: Modifying the adapter box (Mike Hanz)
>   4. Re: On Hacking (Ian Wilson)
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> Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2012 09:49:06 -0400
> From: gordon white <gewhite at crosslink.net>
> Subject: Re: [ARC5] Modifying the adapter box
> To: David Stinson <arc5 at ix.netcom.com>
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>     I have one of those servicing brackets, butit's awkward to use. My
> solution to local control (if you do not have the original C-24 local
> control plug-in, or even if you do and want to have a phone jack on the
> front), is to cut an aluminum rectangle the same size as the adapter and
> put the controls and jack on it and find a female receptacle thatwill
> fit on the plug in the rear of the adapter recess. Since there are four
> threaded holes to screw it to, that makes a nice setup with no changes
> to the receiver needed. Of course if you have an original rack you do
> not need the phone jack. You still need a B+ and filament connection at
> the back of the receiver. But I have used an A/C power supply mounted on
> a dynamotor plate with its own cord and plug.
>
>     Yes, I know, I disturbed the originaldynamotor, but I carefully
> disconnected the body of thething from the plate so it can be replaced.
>
>     Back in the day, when splined cable ends were to be had by the
> dozen and damaged control cables were also to be had, as well as damaged
> remote control heads, I took the little cranks off the controls and
> attached them to splines, using the cable sheath ends and nuts to make
> neat localcontrol cranks.
>
>  - Gordon White
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> Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2012 09:58:30 -0400
> From: gordon white <gewhite at crosslink.net>
> Subject: Re: [ARC5] On Hacking
> To: mac <w7qho at aol.com>
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> I have replaced 12 volt tubes with their 6 volt cousins, avoiding any
> re-wiring.
>
>  - Gordon White
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> Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2012 09:58:47 -0400
> From: Mike Hanz <aaf-radio-1 at aafradio.org>
> Subject: Re: [ARC5] Modifying the adapter box
> To: "Todd, KA1KAQ" <ka1kaq at gmail.com>
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> On 10/17/2012 12:10 AM, Todd, KA1KAQ wrote:
>
>> Along the same line, has anyone seen or does anyone own one of
>> those.....not sure the name, but it's a rear clip-on bracket with built 
>> in
>> rear connector for a single receiver and an extension cable meant for
>> field
>> or bench servicing. Came across one in my 'stuff' a week or so back,
>> forgot I had it. Kinda neat, but without applying some tape around the
>> bracket, it looks like it would really tear up the black paint.
>
> It does indeed, Todd.  I have some examples here in the slash and burn
> pile that have scratches on them from those "ears" on the bracket that
> are supposed to intercept the slot between cover and base.  They seem to
> be useful for two thing these days...display or with already modified
> units.  I gave mine to someone who wanted it for the latter.  I just use
> a standard rear connector from a rack, with an aluminum backshell to
> capture the cable.  Back in the day, scratches weren't something to
> worry about too much, though it was frowned upon by the Navy Air arm
> with their concern about salt spray damage on carrier aircraft equipment.
>
> 73,
> Mike  KC4TOS
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> Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2012 07:22:27 -0700
> From: Ian Wilson <ianmwilson73 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [ARC5] On Hacking
> To: gewhite at crosslink.net
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> Gordon,
>
> What did you use as a sub for the 12A6? 6K6?
>
> 73, ian K3IMW
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> On Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 6:58 AM, gordon white <gewhite at crosslink.net> 
> wrote:
>
>> I have replaced 12 volt tubes with their 6 volt cousins, avoiding any
>> re-wiring.
>>
>>   - Gordon White
>> ______________________________________________________________
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