[Boatanchors] Project completed

[rkofler at aol.com]

I completed the recap (no I didn't restuff the tubs) and alignment of 
an EH Scott SLR-F.

During WWII many ships were built here in Portland OR, and after the 
war many ships were dismantled here. Because I purchased this radio 
locally, I am guessing that it came from a Liberty Ship or Victory Ship 
that was scrapped here.

This radio shows obvious signs of prolonged exposure to salt air, and 
when I got it the corners of the panel were bent where it was literally 
pried out of the rack with a pry bar. Luckily the metal wasn't creased 
and the paint didn't crack, so I was able to remove the panel and 
carefully straighten the corners in the vise. The aluminum nomenclature 
plate is barely legible due to salt air corrosion. This appears to be a 
survivor of the convoys. However it had all of its cover plates on, so 
its innards are intact.

A while back the subject came up on this list of which radio is most 
desirable, the one in like new condition that probably never saw 
service, or the scarred veteran. This veteran definately has 
personality and history on its side.

After I finished the recap and alignment I hooked up a coax switch so I 
could switch an antenna back and forth between the SLR-F and my SP600. 
While this is an unfair comparison, I was surprised to find that the 
SLR will pretty much hear anything the SP600 will hear only not as well 
and not as easily. Even copies SSB pretty good with the BFO.

To see a picture of an SLR-F installed aboard a Victory Ship, visit the 
website for the SS Red Oak Victory and take the virtual tour of the 
radio room.

Just a couple of low tech observations.

Roger
K7DDG