[ARC5] Attitudes toward the value of old military radios

[Michael Buckley]

If you are in it for operating an amateur radio, only, then WW2 AM 2 
watts will not perform very well, against the "normal" 100W of SSB now used.

But that not what old vintage radio people are about.

Listen out on 3.615/3.625 for AM nets using this old kit - its a totally 
different experience.
Use the rest of the Band available to amateurs for modern radio, by all 
means

Mike
m1ccf



On 30/09/2014 16:19, Mike Morrow wrote:
> "J"-somebody writes:
>
>> Sure, I understand that there is a limited supply, but the demand
>> surprises me. After all, we're talking about 70 year old technology here!
>> If the the parts and rigs are getting  that expensive, one could have a
>> medium priced modern rig with all of the bells and whistles for the total
>> cash outlay.
> That is the attitude of a ham tinkerer...one little interested in history,
> development, and military usage of the equipment.  That's fine, but that's
> not what you will find on this list in general, nor among any who own this
> equipment with intent to maintain its originality.  You would no doubt
> have trouble believing that a rare T-16/ARC-5 transmitter sold for more than
> $2,600 on eBay a few years ago, or that a 1918 BC-14-A crystal receiver sold
> for more than $2,500, or that several 1971 TAR-224A "clandestine" portable HF
> transceivers have been sold in the last 18 months, each for hundreds more than
> a KX3 with ALL accessories except the PA amp, and one for twice that amount.
> Anyone who had an intact USN RAV CBY-46107 liaison receiver, 9.0 to 13.5 MHz,
> (just like a common ARA CBY-46106 command receiver, 6.0 to 9.1 MHz) could
> likely realize several thousand dollars for it alone
>
> If you are consistent, you must also have difficulty understanding:
> 1.  Spending $2,000 for a Model 1860 Spencer Carbine.  After all, $300 will
> buy a used Winchester 30-30 that performs better and uses common ammo.
> 2.  Spending $4,700 for an unused $5 1893 Columbian Exposition stamp.  After
> all, only $5 at the post office will get you a $5 stamp that you don't even
> need to lick.
> 3.  Spending $35,000 for a Confederate States T-1 $1,000 note that has
> absolutely no value as legal tender.
> 4.  Spending $2,500 for a 70-year-old USN marine chronometer when a $15 quartz
> watch from Wal-Mart will keep better time, and $2,000 for a WWII USN sextant
> when a $150 GPS from the same Wal-Mart will provide better navigation.
>
> Am I correct???
>
> The simple fact is that items such as I listed have intrinsic value for their
> craftsmanship and the history they represent.  They will have that long after
> today's KX3s, quartz watches, GPSs, and list members are decaying in landfill. :-)
>   
>> Don't get me wrong, the ARC-5s do have a certain "charm" about them, but
>> if I had $800 burning a hole in my pocket, I'd put it toward a KX3, NOT a MD7 !!
> You definitely should...right away!  Attitudes found here to this gear will only
> be frustrating for being incomprehensible to you.
>
>> I rather bide my time and find the stuff "where is, as is" instead of getting
>> into a bidding war on Ebay for ancient electronics.
> In other words, you won't be wasting your time and money like the fools on this list.
>
> Have fun. :-)
>
> Mike / KK5F
> (Name and call used to sign post.)
>
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