[ARC5] Rebuild or No: A Poll

[Kenneth G. Gordon]

#3

That transmitter can never appear as it was. Filling the holes alone will make it worthless in 
my view.

Ken W7EKB


On 21 Mar 2018 at 9:34, 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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