[Boatanchors] BA's at Field Day

[Robert Nickels]

Talk of "vintage Field Day" reminded me to scan and post this great old 
photograph I've had for some time.  I can't remember where I found it - 
probably stuck in an old book or catalog I picked up.  But it captures  
what I'm sure is a true "vintage" Field Day station:  

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v652/ranickel/Vintage%20FD/?action=view&current=vintageFD.jpg

There's no mistaking the RME-69 with it's distinctive speaker, but the 
transmitter is a bit of a head-scratcher.  Definitely has the 
"Collins-like" appearance but in fact it's an RCA ACT-40.   160 thru 20 
meters, with a pair of 801s modulated by  another pair of 801s for 40 
watts output on AM.   Certainly a top-of-the-line store-bought setup for 
the late 30's or early 40s.

One thing's for sure - you'd need lots of  strong backs to set up a FD 
station like this!

73, Bob W9RAN