[Boatanchors] Preview: TCS Receiver Resurrection Tips.

[Ian Wilson]

Yes, please. I am still trying to get around to replacing the bandswitch
(or perhaps just the oscillator section of it) in a TCS-12. You might just
shame me into it :)

73, ian K3IMW


On Thu, Jan 21, 2016 at 2:55 AM, David Stinson <arc5 at ix.netcom.com> wrote:

> The TCS receiver gets a bad rap. Granted; it's best used for that which it
> was intended: Modest range AM.
> It was designed to use a short, whip antenna. A full-size dipole gathers a
> lot more signal so overload
> can be a problem. BFO "injection" is too low for
> very strong signals. And of course, it's very broad.
>
> It also sounds wonderful on AM, is very stable, Has good dial calibration
> once aligned, is almost
> too sensitive, is easy to fix (if you know some tricks) and is built like
> the proverbial battle ship.
> I like the receiver for casual SWLing and jawing
> with the local AM guys. And, when paired with
> the TCS transmitter, it looks "pre-historic," which
> is always a plus for me.
>
> Here are some refurb tips learned "the hard way."
> It takes some time, but "your patience will be rewarded."
>
> (Note:  This will be a long post.
> I need to know someone is actually going to read it before I take the time
> to write it. Who wants the info?  Thanks.)
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