[ARC5] BC-221-J vs BC-221-T or what?

[Richard Knoppow]

TM 11-300 is the one that covers all models. I think mine was originally 
in a canvas case but I have only a canvas carrying sling.

On 2/12/2016 7:44 PM, Commtekman at aol.com wrote:
> Hello,
> I follow your forum and thought I would mention that I do have a TM on 
> BC-221 sets, not
> sure which one it was written for, I could probably find it if it 
> would help someone. I have
> two BC-221, I think one is in a canvas case, both are in storage and I 
> am going over
> there tomorrow.
> Bob Schaefer
> K6OSM
> In a message dated 2/12/2016 7:14:56 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, 
> 1oldlens1 at ix.netcom.com writes:
>
>        Somewhere I found a military TM that covers all of the BC-221
>     meters. Noton BAMA and I can't find it. It may help because at
>     least it would tell you what differences are between them.  I have
>     a BC-221, a late one with factory power supply. I have to look to
>     see which version it is.  Its in a wooden case which makes setting
>     the crystal calibrator difficult since it drifts a little with
>     temperature and I don't want to drill a hole in the case. It is
>     quite accurate once warmed up.
>
>     On 2/12/2016 4:38 PM, Don Merz via ARC5 wrote:
>>     I guess the time has come for me to keep one of these in the
>>     shack. I have had literally dozens of them go through my hands
>>     over the years. Now I have two here and one of them is going to
>>     stay. But which one? The J model is in lesser condition. The T
>>     model is almost like new. Both have AC supplies in them--the one
>>     in the T model might be a factory supply. The one in the J model
>>     is almost certainly homebrew. Both have the spare tubes and hex
>>     wrench where they ought to be. Both have the correct calibration
>>     books. Both were made by Zenith.
>>
>>     Is there any reason to prefer one over the other except overall
>>     condition? I have not tested them yet. But it does not seem like
>>     they would be hard to get running. Is there an achilles heel in
>>     them that I should check?
>>
>>     Any suggestions welcome.
>>     73 de N3RHT
>>
>>
>>
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>     Richard Knoppow
>     1oldlens1 at ix.netcom.com
>     WB6KBL
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