[Boatanchors] Another BA followed me home

[jeremy-ca]

That was a common receiver aboard ship used for entertainment. Usually found 
in the Captains cabin, wardroom, chiefs, and crews mess. A common fixture on 
the ships I served on even in the 60's.

Carl
KM1H


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gary" <xfrmrs at roadrunner.com>
To: <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2007 7:00 AM
Subject: [Boatanchors] Another BA followed me home


> Well, another boatanchor followed me home. Its an E.H. Scott model SLR-H,
> three band receiver. I would guess, early 40's era. came with all the
> correct knobs and also the case. very nice dial and smooth operating. No
> extra holes. I replaced the filter cap and fired it up. You got to be
> kidding, runs like a charm. I cant seem to find a schematic or manual for
> the 100 lb beast. Any out there? By the way, on the side of the cabinet is
> written "CHART ROOM". My guess it was on a ship at one time.
>    Any body use one of these? I had a ton of fun with it last evening.
> Well, its 4:00AM, off to work I go.
> Regards,
> Gary...WZ1M
>
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