[ARC5] T17/ARC-5 transmitter--looking for one...

[Peter Bertini]

Well, I am finding out how scarce they are.  The CQ/Cowan *hackbook* for
Command Sets has winding data
for the BC-457A osc.and PA tank for 160 meters.  I have a rather nice
untouched example, and one that
is a mess (mud dabber nests, missing parts.)  I'm tempted to modify the
junker coils and try them in the
better 457A, but I will look for a T-18 first.... lest I end up getting tar
and feathered.

On Sat, Feb 8, 2020 at 3:59 PM David Stinson <arc5 at ix.netcom.com> wrote:

> Of all the transmitters commonly lumped under "ARC-5"
> which were ever in actual production, the two most difficult
> to acquire are the *1st-Run* SCR-274N BC-696
> and the AN/ARC-5 T-17.   Only example of the early 696 I know
> is in my collection in rough shape.  There are quite a few
> T-17s around, but they aren't often offered for sale, so are
> almost as hard to acquire.  If you want to operate 160 meters,
> the ATA  and T-18 2.1-3.0 MC are very easy to rubber-down
> and work fine there.
>
> GL OM DE Dave AB5S
>
> On 2/8/2020 8:29 AM, Peter Bertini wrote:
> > Next quest is a T-17..  are these extremely rare and hard to
> > find?  Where is the best place to advertise for one?
> >
> > Pete W1BR
> >
>
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