[Boatanchors] THOSE OLD RECEIVERS

[J. Forster]

I just love the WS 19 and even the WS 58 (I'm still looking for another
and accessories).

Usually only the meters on a WS 19 are hot. The dials on the WS 58 are hot
generally. I think Homeland Security grabbed one I bought in Canada, but
never received.

The signal meter on the ARN-6/7 are often hot too.

Best,

-John

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> In a message dated 3/11/2011 5:55:18 A.M. Central Standard Time,
> magoo at isp.ca writes:
>
> We are  really spoiled today with the fantastic receivers available to us.
> But  the thrill of using a WS#19 set, S-22R,  BC454 or whatever to make
> real  QSOs is missing.  I guess that is why so many of us who became hams
> in
> the 50s like boatanchors today.
> Interesting you should mention the WS#19. I was just discussing these with
> the Geiger Counter group. Did you know that the panel nomenclature, which
> we all  loved because it was in both English and Russian, was all Radium
> filled and  highly radioactive? I had several of these sets in my youth,
> and
> never knew  this. But a few years ago I saw one at a swap meet and checked
> it
> with my Geiger  Counter. The panel pegged the meter on the X1 scale at 2"
> distance.
>
> This level is not considered dangerous, however as the paint ages, it can
> harden and flake. If you have one of these sets, it is recommended that
> the
> nomenclature be sealed by painting over it with clear lacquer or something
> similar. Loose Radium paint or dust is very dangerous as it can then be
> inhaled  or ingested accidentally.
>
> Doug Moore kb9tmy
>
>
>
>
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