[Milsurplus] BC-348

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John,

As the mod (or damage if some prefer) has already been done, I don't have 
strong feelings about it one way or the other (except that if I had it I'd 
probably demod it).  But unless you have definite need for two phone jacks, you 
could sorta do both.  Plus being able to turn the AVC on and off is good, too.  
Off for alignment.  On or Off as needed otherwise.  You could reinstall the 
original three position switch, remove one of the phone jacks (mechanically, not 
electrically), tie it securely up inside (for a future owner) and install the 
RF gain pot in its place.  What you do about the ON/OFF switch is up to you 
(keep it as is or run it through the original switch.  There was a commercially 
produced AC supply by Hallicrafters that does the latter with minimal wiring 
changes).

In a message dated 4/26/2005 6:28:48 PM Central Daylight Time, 
k4kwm at hotmail.com writes: 
>      I have a question for the list. A while back i bought a BC348Q. It 
> looks great and works very well. Has a built PS in place of the dynamotor.
>      Someone in the past has removed the AVC-OFF-MVC switch and put in an RF 
> 
> gain control with off/on switch. Its well done and from what I can find out 
> this is an accepted mod.
>      I would really like it to be stock but not sure whether to put it back 
> like it was. What does the list think. Since it works well and the RF gain 
> does help with SSB, should I just leave it alone?.
>      I am not a purist so using it as it is doesnt bother me. Its only 
> because my Elmer back in 1953 used a BC-348Q and his was stock. So just a 
> bit of nastalga. John

73
Robert Downs - Houston
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