[ARC5] R-17 14 volt ARC rack query

[J Mcvey]

 That was some kind of navigational setup. The box with 2 plugs was the demodulation and driver equipment.I have the beige colored commercial version which I made into a dual receiver rack for some extra receivers that I have. I removed the two plugs and carefully centered a hole drill to make the new position. It's a bit flimsy, IMO, but has held up OK none the less. You could add a piece of sheet aluminum there if you prefer. There also re-wiring and removing extraneous electronics.
An A/B switch and phone jack was installed in the front of the rack.I'm happy with the way it turned out.
If I have blasphemed, I am sorry..., I was unaware that this type of equipment was collected by anyone.

    On Saturday, February 8, 2020, 10:34:48 AM EST, Doran Platt <jeepp at comcast.net> wrote:  
 
   Sounds like you have an A.R.C.  Type 12 or ARN-30 rack, used for a receiver and VOR/LOC converter.  I understand some have had success in modifying the two connector converter slot but have no direct experience, here.   K3HVG  
 On February 8, 2020 at 9:20 AM Peter Bertini <radioconnection at gmail.com> wrote: 
 
  I found one of these and intended to modify it for use with my ARC-5 receivers.  
   I am wondering if any knows its origin?  My understanding it was VHF gear--   it has the standard ARC-5 receiver fitting on the left back apron, and   an receiver fits perfectly in that slot... the right slot has two ARC -5 7-pin   connectors side by side.  What radios and equipment was this made for?   
   Before I hack it up to make it usable for two receivers, I'd like to know   if it has any value to collectors? It doesn't have any useful purpose   otherwise--I would swap for a FT-227 rack if someone needs the   R-17 in a trade.   
   Pete  ______________________________________________________________ 
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