[Milsurplus] B36 glasses - get 'em out

[Gregory W. Moore]

GE, All, I hope I have touched base with everyone who explained and 
commented on the wondrous effect of cataract surgery:-)

Well, I had it done last thursday, as well as recording :"Strategic Air 
Command" on the DVR.  Both went fantastic.  It is truly amazing to see 
white again, and to have the vision of the 23 year old GW --hi--.... did 
you actually know that a B-36 was silver where the aluminum sections are 
and matte silver where the magnesium sections are?????  evem the cables 
leaving the radar nav equipment and the radios were white!!!!!! Truly 
amazing, I never would have known!!!  --hi--...

Yes, I have watched the movie, to the XYL's dismay, many times, to 
witness the wonderful milspec equipment in it's original glory and color 
(she has a real hard time understanding my addiction, sorry) bad enough 
that alone, but when combined with Greenkeys, firearms 
collecting/shooting and gunsmithing (I am a retired 
aeronautical/electrical engineer, even though 58, a service connected 
injury  has allowed me to enjoy my avocations full time, minus the 
ability to sit in the pointy end of things which aviate and go very 
fast. since both the FAA and the Military take a dim view of those with 
closed head injuries, migraines, and vertigo to sit in the Left/front 
seat, hence the necessity to enjoy this pursuit from afar via TV, 
etc).........  Martin Baker may produce an extremely quality product, 
and one which works unfailingly, but the side effects are sometimes 
rather unpleasant, especially when combined with an automobile accident 
some years later in which GW's  head managed to break the steering wheel 
--hi--////

Anyhow, I would like to inform all those who explained the procedure 
they were 100% correct, it was the simplest operation I ever had, with 
the most immediate and striking results I have ever seen ( sheesh) bad 
pun........ so I now have a new lens with a model and serial number 
(should I post it to the group as an addition to the milspec list??? 
;=).  Vision at the checkup was 20/15   WOW!!!!!!

I can't wait for the 9th to come around so I can have the right eye 
match the left, darn, I',m tired of squinting to close the bad eye.....


OK, that explanation is done....... now on to an "on topic question and 
request".   I have two items which require some TLC and restoration, 
because of previous owner hacking and "improvement".......

The first is a BC-341-Q........  The main switch assembly was removed 
and replaced with a toggle switch, so I require the knob, shaft, switch 
assembly (Off/On/AGC), the correct rear connector ( I',m not gonna look 
it up right now), the dynamotor,  2 "toilet seats" for the phones jacks, 
and the push ANT/GND
connectors, since said "improver" removed same and installed a coax 
connector on the rear panel.     I am also going to have to close up a 
huge hole where a kludged "S" meter was installed, while useful, it just 
looks crummy, and detracts from the originality of the unit..... 
repainting and remarking will come later..........oh yeah I need the 
left hand handle for the front panel, as it broke off when I was 
removing the unit from the case, broke right at the bend at the 
attachment point......I would rather have a replacement than repair the 
one that is broken............I will keep the group advised of any other 
goodies I may need..... If any of you have these available, pse advise 
price, shipping, etc and we will do the deal.... I want to get started 
as soon as I get the other eye in servicable condition and operating 
normally.

OK, second......Gibson Girl........ anyone have the leg strap assy?    I 
also could use a set of both HV/ LV  brushes for the genny,  and a 
replacement plastic lens for the "Keep Lighted"  indicator for genny 
speed ( mine was, inexplicably, punched thru the center by the previous 
hacker..............Also, if anyone has the "cap" for the generator 
shaft  which was originally in place when the unit was not being used, 
pse advise..... the unit works fine, but could use those few cosmetic 
parts to return same to accuracy,  now that the FCC is issuing MF 
experimental licences, I should apply for one, and   just may fabricate 
a new keying cam, and use it in conjunction with the BC-341  using my 
call sign asking for signal reports.... might be fun.... I can always 
replace the original cam at any time, and using several "Happy B'Day or 
other party balloons on the antenna will at least, in spirit, keep the 
original configuration intact. I figure my existing ground radial system 
I have now will work,  unless I want to go for realism and actually go 
down the shore, get a raft ( EZ, daughter's fiance already owns one, not 
quite original, more like a Zodiac, but close enough...) and a battery 
reciever for 500KHz,  paddle out a ways, run the ant up, and crank away 
asking for sig reports --hi--...... I always wanted to see just how good 
that "yellow wonder" worked...... I also figure I can get those two 
(daughter, fiance) to be conned into cranking the coffee grinderd--hi--- 
the OM can't do it all....


AbAnyhow,   many thanks for the advise on the cataract  surgery...it is 
truly wonderful.......I can't wait for the other eye...  If anyone has 
info or parts availability, just post me a reply, and I think we can do 
business rather easily.....

73 de Greg "GW" Moore WA3IVX/NNN0BVN



 

Dan Arney wrote:

> I had mine done and my most noticeable thing was looking at a piece of 
> paper and it was white out of one and grayish out of the other.
> Go for it.
> Hank
> KN6DI
>
> An aside. While the Dr said something which I thought was directed to 
> me I said something in answer She said very firmly "Shut up" She was 
> great and my eyes are very good.
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