[Milsurplus] bc-348 on ebay

[WF2U]

It's a "hammed up" BC-348. The front panel is very nicely finished, the
black wrinkle rack panels were available from a number of vendors years ago.
I also see a non-original variable cap (next to the dial dimmer rheostat),
which may have been  put in as an antenna trimmer.
If the lettering is engraved, it's possible to do it with an engraving tool
set and letter templates. Many prototype instrument panels were made that
way, and some home builders either had access to the tools or had someone
engrave the panel. The AC power supply is of course not original and looks
home built. BC-348's didn't have an AC version, like the BC-312 which was
the  BC-342 when issued with the AC supply.
I don't see any nomenclature plate screw holes or inspection stamps, so this
is  another clue that the front panel is not "Government Issue" or even
modified for an airline.
I have a number of original BC-348's which were used in civilian aircraft.
They are all unmodified and have stickers from the maintenance facilities,
with maintenance/inspection and/or overhaul dates.

My 2 cents' worth...

73, Meir WF2U
Gowensville, SC

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Sent:	Wednesday, June 09, 2004 11:12 AM
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Subject:	[Milsurplus] bc-348 on ebay

Ok, their is nothing unique or different on any 348 that I have ever
seen , and have see quite a few. the one on ebay now defies description?
wonder what everyone else thinks. read all the comments first. it sale
number is:
5702983756

Ray Fantini KA3EKH