[Milsurplus] Need SCR-288 details

Wed, 26 Jun 2002 07:15:10 -0400

I built an AC supply for one of mine. It fits tightly into the receiver
battery compartment. I have two sockets on the front of the PS to plug the
receiver and transmitter into using their original connectors. Made many
contacts on 75M AM with it. Mostly up and down the East coast. It is a fun
little rig to use. 6V6 or not, it does not put out much power. But, I was
heard, and was able to carry on good QSOs. 73 - Mike

Mike B. Feher, N4FS
89 Arnold Blvd.
Howell NJ, 07731
(732) 901-9193

----- Original Message -----
From: "Hue Miller" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2002 4:12 AM
Subject: Re: [Milsurplus] Need SCR-288 details

>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: David Stinson <[email protected]>
>
> > I've worked several state with my SCR-288 on both 80 and 40.
> > Good luck with it; it's a cool rig.
> >
> > 73 Dave AB5S
>
> Dave, having not operated one, other than repairing one and listening
> for a while, i am wondering what kind of things you like about the
> rig.
> (  I found the previous owner had grounded the B- and it took out
> the audio output xfmr. I used a zener diode in B- leg to allow the
> B- to be grounded, but it's been so long i don't remember the
> particulars. )
> Someone i talked to years ago, told me they thought it was
> interesting,
> in that it was the only Army set using a 6V6 final.
> Isn't it pretty darn hard to use on 40, considering the receiver
> tuning rate
> up there?
> I am very much thinking of making this my next field day rig.  Maybe
> just
> using a dynamotor would be an easy way to get the xmtr B+.
> Regards, Hue
>
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