[ARC5] Rebuild or No: A Poll

[Bob kb8tq]

Hi

What’s choice number 5? 

In other words, if you pass on the item, does it go into the dumpster? That’s the cold
hard truth for a lot of this stuff. Even if you part it out, that’s a better end to this radio 
than a landfill. Yes, there are a *lot* more radios saved by virtue of eBay than there 
might have been in years gone by. I’d bet that the percentage that ultimately are routed
to the dumpster is staggeringly high. 

If indeed there is somebody next in line that is ready to go for option 1, let them take
a run at it. I *know* that I have way more “get to it real soon” projects than I can count.
Anything like this would be at the end of a pretty long line. I might *say* I’m headed for 
option 2. In reality it’s an excuse to hang on to it and maybe do this or that ( likely not
a full restore) with it. 

Bob

> On 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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