[Elecraft] RE:whats a D104? Young whipper-snappers! :-)

[George, W5YR]

I bought my first D104 in 1947 - they were a pre-WW2 item even then.

73, George W5YR
w5yr@att.net


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Myers" <bob@rmcgraphics.com>
To: "Elecraft" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 8:41 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] RE:whats a D104? Young whipper-snappers! :-)


>
> >
> > Well, let's see. I got my ticket in 1953 while I was in the Navy. I
> > got out
> > in 1956 and D104s were the rage then or shortly thereafter, so
> > 2004-1956 =
> > 48 years. Now that is vintage. :-)
> >
> >
>
> Jim....
>
> Yep, I have one of those D-104s sitting over here on the table. Mine is
> newer than yours -- probably 1957! Was thinking of putting a connector
> on it for the K2. But I'd really like to replace the 47-year old
> crystal element. Anyone know if they are still available -- with the
> same response as the original?
>
> I used mine mobile for many years -- attached to an Elmac AF-67.
> Problem was, however, that it had to be kept out of the direct sunlight
> when not in use!
>
> Anyone think my 47-year old element is still good? Since I don't have
> the G-Stand, I guess I'd need to build a small interface box for
> matching K2 input. Think the Astatic people knew what an *interface*
> was back then? Hummmm.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bob W1XT
>
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