[Milsurplus] Did the "F" Model Doom the BC-611?

[Joseph Pinner]

On Feb 3, 2005, at 8:08 AM, David Stinson wrote:

> Theory:  The clunky, buggy "improvements" made to the
> BC-611 "F" model by adding the new kludge bottom,
> which allowed connection of external headset and
> microphone but also introduced about a dozen new
> failure modes, was a major reason for the quick
> phase-out of a formerly successful design.
>

I don't think so.

The frequencies range used by the BC-611 (HF) was being quickly 
replaced for tactical communications by the VHF range and newer sets 
(BC-1000, BC-1335, SCR-501 and 601, etc.). Its ultimate fate was sealed 
by this change - though it took years to completely supplant HF 
tactical radios which still remained in use for longer range 
communications through the 80s or 90s (?) (PRC-74 & PRC-70).

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