[Milsurplus] USN RBM vs. RBS Questions

[Hue Miller]

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From: "Ed Zeranski" <ezeran@concentric.net>

Subject: Re: [Milsurplus] USN RBM vs. RBS Questions

> .......retired Navy RMC Gary Sinn KM6A
> related that they used the RBS up into the early '60s as an aux rx  on  auxiliary vessels to copy
Navy broadcast( RATT) but the RBS would drift all  over during rough weather, big thumps from waves.

No doubt direct result of #1 high tuning rate ( gearing ) and
#2 lack of weight in gear train ( mechanical intertia ). I don't
think this receiver, unfortunately, would do well for either CW
or TTY under such conditions.  I  recall now,  with a a smile, R E
Goodheart ads from 1960s that called it "Navy's Pride" receiver.
(But the same as touted the ARR-7 as qualified for ssb reception,
too.)
Hue Miller