[ARC5] that one cent command receiver from the bay

[Bill Cromwell]

Hi,

I have just completed the entire transaction for the one cent 160 meter 
command receiver that was listed on the bay. As shown on the auction 
site it is rough and dirty. The box took a big hit on a corner somewhere 
in the postal system - probably outside in the driveway since I found a 
small stone from a gravel driveway inside the box. The box was bashed in 
pretty good. Some of the tape was torn so that package was partially 
open. However, The seller packed the radio well enough that no more 
damage was inflicted on it.

All the parts to make it play on the 160 meter band (1.5 to 3 mc) are 
there. All theold caps and resistor are there. The VFO coils is not 
there so I'll just have to wing it there. That and the audio output 
transformer show clearly as blank holes in the pictures from the auction 
listing. Obviously I did NOT apply power. The moving parts are dirty and 
stiff but not seized. The chances are excellent this radio will be on 
the air once again! I won it for a penny and the postage was just over 
$16. I sent the guy a little more than that to make sure the postage and 
packing materials were paid for. Now where did I put that bar of soap 
and brush...

73,

Bill  KU8H