[ARC5] ARC-5 as VFO

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There are a total of four variable capacitors in a Command Set transmitter 
(whether ATA, SCR-274-N or AN/ARC-5).  I would assume that Ken meant the PA 
Tuning and Padder capacitors.  The only difference that I can see between 
those two and the MO tuning one are the frames.  

In a message dated 11/12/2015 22:38:51 PM Central Standard Time, 
vk2bcu at operamail.com writes: 
> Ken,
> You wrote:  "> BTW, it is my understanding that the VFO capacitor in the
> ARC-5
> >transmitter is a considerably higher-quality model than either of the 
> other two tuning
> >caps in the transmitters."
> 
> I presume the "OTHER TWO tuning caps in the transmitters" are the ATA
> and BC-** series.
> I think that's the obvious meaning.  Interesting!  I never knew that -
> but if stability was a key requirement - then Invar would be an obvious
> choice.
> 
> If that change was made it shows close liaison between the front-line
> and A.R.C.
> That's one part of the formula for a successful product - keeping in
> touch with the people using the gear.
> 
> -- 
> 73 de Les Smith
>   vk2bcu at operamail.com
> 
> 

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