[ARC5] Rebuild or No: A Poll

DSP3 jeepp at comcast.net
Wed Mar 21 10:56:44 EDT 2018


Dave,

Oh... you mean like this one here on the bench (almost)?  In answer, 
with no question, Number 2, tempered by Number 1 and your precursors.  
Clarifying, however, that the term "get around to it"  is not, repeat 
NOT, like Congress and the budget.  Been there, done that but... no 
T-shirt, yet....

Jeep - K3HVG



On 3/21/2018 10:34 AM, David Stinson 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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