[ARC5] OT The BC-659- what were they thinking?

[Kenneth G. Gordon]

On 2 Jun 2016 at 23:19, WA5CAB--- via ARC5 wrote:

> 
> I would say that it has been extensively modified.

I agree.

>  SO-239, indicator lamp (or perhaps 
> pushbutton switch)

Pushbutton switch. I recognize the type.

> and key jack on front panel.  Antenna selector relay missing.  Two banana or 
> pin jacks on right side.  Male octal plug in rear.  1629 has been replaced by another tube with a 
> G envelope.  Calibration crystal replaced by tube with G-envelope (VR tube, probably). 

The two "other" tubes in the back are BOTH VR tubes. I recognize them from their tops. The 
tube in the 1626-socket looks odd to me too. It may be something other than a 1626.

I'll bet it has also been modified to cover 160 meters.

Ain't worth $80 to me.

Ken W7EKB