[ARC5] [Bulk] Re: BC-230 shock mount height?

[AKLDGUY .]

Thank you Jack.

Yes, I've noticed that the FT-100 hardly ever shows up in US sources, so
you can imagine how rare they are here. Even the ARA/ATA/ARC-5 racks are
scarce, and from when my interest started in 1965 I had never seen one
until visiting the Museum of Transport and Technology here in Auckland a
decade or so ago.

MOTAT is well worth a visit for anyone passing through, and be aware that
the aviation section is in a separate building about 1/2 mile away
(reachable via a vintage tram ride).

Thank you for that useful interchangeability info on the snap slide
brackets. Lets me know what to keep an eye open for.

73 de Neil ZL1ANM


On Sun, Apr 12, 2015 at 2:42 AM, Jack Antonio <scr287 at att.net> wrote:

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>  On 4/11/2015 6:40 AM, AKLDGUY . wrote:
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>  How rare is the FT-100? Are shock mounts available anywhere?
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> The FT-100 doesn't show up too often, but the FT-99 receiver mount
> does. Warbird Parts is still showing them. (No connection except as
> a satisfied customer).
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> The FT-99 is the same width, but is longer. As a matter of fact, the
> snap slide brackets are interchangeable between the transmitter and
> receiver units, and also between the Army and Navy RU/GF sets.
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> I too am looking for an FT-100 but in the interim, I'm using
> an FT-99 to hold a BC-430. I made an extension out of some sheet
> and angle aluminum to extend the snap slide bracket. This puts
> a little shelf behind the transmitter. Totally reversible should
> an FT-100 walk in the door.
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> Jack Antonio WA7DIA/4
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