[ARC5] Possible W2EWL (SK) rig?

[Kenneth G. Gordon]

On 10 Dec 2013 at 16:27, Robert Nickels wrote:

> On 12/10/2013 2:19 PM, Kenneth G. Gordon wrote:
> > 171171917750
> >
> > Sure looks like it could be to me.
> >
> The unit on the right definitely is the start of one.   The 80/20
> meter version was contemplated based on the size of the tuning and
> loading capacitors and the presence of two coils near the 1625 sockets
> instead of just one.  The toggle-type bandswitch that would select
> between them would be mounted on the sidewall opposite the carrier
> balance pot where an empty hole can be seen.   The rest of the tuned
> circuits look to be present, as are the three Lionel surplus audio
> transformers that were cheaply available surplus at the time.    Along
> with the small tubes, the audio phase shift network is missing, and it
> looks like just a bit of the audio section and power wiring has been
> done.    The other transmitter and parts must just be part of the same
> estate, unrelated to the W2EWL rig.

Yes. I thought so too. Thanks for the confirmation.

> An interesting little time-capsule!  The same seller has quite an
> array of vintage audio and other stuff for sale, all BIN but rather
> premium prices, IMHO.

Agreed! :-(

Ken W7EKB