[Boatanchors] BC-1004 / BC-779 (and an SP-400 comment)

[WA5CAB at cs.com]

Well, what I tried to say the first time (but it was blocked by something) 
was that McMaster and probably others sell phenolic rod similar to the original 
shaft material.  Broken phasing capacitor tuning shafts are pretty common on 
these sets.

On a semi-related subject, all of the SP-210 family sets I've seen have full 
19" rack mount panels on the power supplies (same size panel as on the 
receiver).  But the SP-400 power supply's front panel is narrower and if memory 
serves, not quite as tall either.  However, except for the panel, I think that the 
SP-400 would operate from an RA-74, -84 or -94.

In a message dated 8/19/2004 9:06:17 PM Central Daylight Time, 
Foltarz at rocketmail.com writes: 
> Be advised that the crystal filter can section is a fairly time consuming
> component to remove, refurbish and replace. Be real patient with the phasing
> shaft. Mine was broken when I got it but it was fairly easy to make a new 
> one
> out of  plastic rod.  

Robert Downs - Houston
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