[ARC5] Rebuild or No: A Poll

[Robert Isselhard]

I would choose 2 and put it on my shelf along with my antenna raising my Gonset G76 restoration and my shack clean up.   In other words, one more “spare time” job to do now that I retired (for the third and last time)!!!

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> On Mar 21, 2018, at 8:45 AM, Moe Fretz <tubetester at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> David: My choice would be #1.
> Not sure how long I will continue to do this type of stuff.
> So important ones take place first.
> 
> 
> $-------&
> Moe Fretz
> 
> Cambridge
> Ontario, Canada
> 
>> On Wed, Mar 21, 2018 at 10:34 AM, David Stinson <arc5 at ix.netcom.com> wrote:
>> A question- please take a moment to give a
>> thoughtful, considered answer:  You've received a
>> scarce A.R.C.-make model of SCR-274N BC-459
>> transmitter.  It's been modified, including two
>> quarter-inch holes drilled in the front panel on
>> the lower-left, blank part of the panel. It's
>> dusty and needs cleaning, but the paint,
>> nomenclature tag, yellow markings and inspection
>> stamps are in good shape.  Antenna connector has
>> been replaced with a coax connector.  Antenna
>> relay, roller coil and its mount missing.
>> Selector relay is present.  Filaments and some
>> other mods.  Rear connector is intact.
>> 
>> Now, assume you receive the transmitter with a bag
>> containing all the missing parts and a document
>> showing all the mods and resulting circuit
>> diagram.
>> 
>> 1.  I would make this project a priority, giving
>> it the time and effort needed to return it to the
>> air.
>> 2.  I would accept this project and add it to the
>> "get around to it" list.
>> 3.  I would not accept a project needing this much
>> time and effort, for reasons I consider valid.
>> 4.  Other- please define.
>> 
>> Please do your best to be frank with yourself- No
>> jumping on anyone for their choices- The only
>> person who needs to approve your decision is
>> *you.*  No squabbling allowed.
>> 
>> TNX OM ES 73 DE Dave AB5S
>> 
>> 
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