[Boatanchors] BC-348H Recap

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I have replacement audio packs for BC-348's except for JNQ.

BC-348 wasn't a cost cutter version of BC-312...344.  It was a light weight 
version.  Cost cutter version was BC-348-J.

In a message dated 10/22/2013 11:39:08 AM Central Daylight Time, 
n4lg at qx.net writes: 
> You have heard a lot of feedback from the purist element, so let me 
> give you some thoughts from the im-purist folk:
> 
> There is VERY LITTLE demand for BC-348's in pristine condition 
> compared to Collins or other high end gear, which negates any 
> delusion about restoring a junker to museum condition. Given the 
> missing major components (dynamotor, AF output transformer, etc) 
> and the bent panel and mismatched case, if you wanted a museum 
> piece, it would make sense to buy a BC-348 in complete, restorable 
> condition. In your case, consider the BC-348H as a work in progress.
> 
> Based on the stated condition of the BC-348H, you have an excellent 
> platform to learn restoration skills, and experiment with 
> modification to improve the performance closer to a modern 
> receiver. A lot has been written about BC-348 conversion and 
> improvements that meet individual operators needs (ie: s-meter, 
> noise limiter, improved audio, etc).
> 

Robert & Susan Downs - Houston
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