[ARC5] BC-458 and 696 parts question..

[JAMES FALLS]

I have one that pulled away from an post as it shrank. 

Jim Falls K6FWT 

> On Dec 2, 2019, at 16:01, hwhall at compuserve.com wrote:
> 
> 
> Mike's scan shows 3 inches long dimension for the plastic bit. Mine measures 2 & 13/16 inches.  I note that the window in the metal part is slightly wider than this, leaving a narrow air gap at either end. 
> Distance between the outer hashmarks on the plastic are 2 & 7/16 inches.
> 
>  Perhaps mine has undergone some shrinkage in dimensions?
> 
> Wayne
> WB4OGM
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Michael Hanz <aaf-radio-1 at aafradio.org>
> To: Craig <cvcantwell at verizon.net>
> Cc: ARC-5 List <Arc5 at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Mon, Dec 2, 2019 3:31 pm
> Subject: Re: [ARC5] BC-458 and 696 parts question..
> 
> Hi Craig,
> 
> You can get a higher resolution copy of the scan I sent you, along with additional info,  by going to the web page - https://aafradio.org/garajmahal/Command_set_roller_windows.html 
> 
> If you can wait, I'll try to get around to putting the other dimensions on the image in the next couple of days.
> 
> - Mike
> 
> On 12/2/2019 3:24 PM, Craig via ARC5 wrote:
> 
> Wayne: Mike has given me a good start from one he has. I need to print off the file and play with the sizing to get the dimensions correct and then make a set of drawings and have him match them with the window. I need to get some mylar to print on so that I'm working with a stable copy first.
> 
> Craig
> On 12/1/19 3:55 PM, hwhall at compuserve.com wrote:
> 
> Has Mike Hanz already given you all you wish or should I still pursue getting some pics?
> 
> Wayne
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Michael Hanz <aaf-radio-1 at aafradio.org>
> To: Craig <cvcantwell at verizon.net>; arc5 <arc5 at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Sun, Dec 1, 2019 8:18 am
> Subject: Re: [ARC5] BC-458 and 696 parts question..
> 
> Attached is a flat bed scanned negative of the window, Craig.  I think 
> you can scale the other measurements from it.
> 
> 73,
> Mike  KC4TOS
> 
> On 11/30/2019 6:33 PM, Craig via ARC5 wrote:
> > Does anyone in the group have a good, unshriveled window for either of 
> > these two transmitters and would be willing to make some measurements 
> > and photos? I have a friend that thinks he can make a set of molds on 
> > his laser engraver if I can build up a set of drawings. Every unit 
> > I've come across in the last few years has had a distorted window, so 
> > decent measurements were not possible.
> >
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Craig
> >
> > KF5JOT
> >
> > Fairchild AT-21 project
> >
> > S/N 42-48053
> >
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