[ARC5] BC-459

[David Stinson]

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Fm: tbs50a at aol.com <tbs50a at aol.com>
Subject: BC-459 on 30 mtrs.
> Was wondering if anyone has retuned the BC-459
> and has used  it up on 30mtrs?? Might be nice paired
> with a '348

In fact, I did so just a few weeks ago with a 
"cosmetically challenge" but otherwise stock 
and unmodified BC-459.  
Just haven't had time to write it up.
I re-tuned the MO (only took a few degrees) and 
re-resonated the PA padder.  
Put it in the SCR-274N rack and it works well,
stable with a decent tone.

Neither ATA, SCR-274 nor ARC-5 are really 
suited for CW work in the "full-up, all accessories"
sets I like to build.  They were meant to be the 
Pilot's "voice" and they work best that way.
IMHO, a "30 Meter" BC-459 is better used in the "stand alone," 
minimally-tinkered "Boatanchor Bob" configuration 
which will do 20-25 WPM without trouble.

73 DE Dave AB5S