[Boatanchors] Civil Defense Viking II

[Al Parker]

Hi Mike,
    I think about the only, if not only, difference was the CD decal on the 
front panel.
73,
Al, W8UT
New Bern, NC
www.boatanchors.org
www.hammarlund.info

"there is nothing -absolutely nothing- half as much worth doing as simply 
messing about in boats."
   Ratty, to Mole


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael D. Harmon" <mharmon at att.net>
To: <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 4:17 PM
Subject: [Boatanchors] Civil Defense Viking II


> Hi Folks,
>
> I have seen a couple of pictures of a special "Civil Defense" model
> Viking II, and in fact, there's one on EBay right now.  What I would
> like to know is if someone could explain the difference(s) between the
> standard Viking II and the "Civil Defense" model.  The seller of the one
> on EBay describes the transmitter as "continuous tuning from 1.7 - 30
> MHz".  Since the Viking II uses a roller inductor in the tank circuit, I
> just assumed all of the Viking II's would pretty much tune up anywhere
> on the HF bands.  I guess I was mistaken.  I've had my Viking II about 6
> mos, but due to antenna space restrictions at my current residence, I
> haven't put it on the air yet.  Once I get moved into my new house, that
> situation will be rectified post-haste!
>
> Anyway, I would be deeply grateful if someone could explain the
> differences between the two versions of the Viking II, and if there are
> actual component differences, I'd love to have a copy of the manual if
> someone has (what I assume is) the special manual which covers the
> "Civil Defense" version of the Viking II.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Mike, WB0LDJ
> mharmon at att dot net
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