[Milsurplus] re: commercially converted surplus radio gear (BC 433) (long)

[mikea]

On Mon, Apr 14, 2003 at 03:13:47PM -0400, BOEING377@aol.com wrote:
> Thanks to the generosity of Jack (SCR 287) I obtained a commercially 
> converted BC 434 control box for the BC 433 Radio Compass (ADF). The 
> converted control box has a 2-3 Mc marine band for band 3 instead of the 
> standard 850 Kc to 1750 Kc. It is so well done that you would almost think it 
> was done by the mfr. A new engraved dial, new lithographed metal faceplate 
> for the band switch, all done in appropriate lettering to make you think it 
> is stock military. This is exactly the box I remember seeing on  commercial 
> fishing boats. NEVER thought I would see one again much less obtain one. Jack 
> just gave it to me, no strings. I'll find something nice to send him. What a 
> great guy!

Sure sounds like it!

>                                                         To me, the tools held 
> a special fascination and led to an EE degree.

That's OK; you'll find honest work eventually. ;=) 

-- 
Mike Andrews
mikea@mikea.ath.cx
Tired old sysadmin since 1964