[Milsurplus] ] BC-221 question

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Hue,

I mentioned those earlier, but the original question was whether BC-221's 
were originally shipped with AC supplies, to which the answer is "no".  Only 
certain models of LM were.  This statement is admittedly based on circumstantial 
evidence.  Neither TM 11-300 dated 20 July 1944 nor either change mentions 
either supply.  TB 11-300-3 on RA-133 is dated 17 June 1947.

The two Rectifier-Power Supplies made for the BC-221 were RA-133-(*) and 
PP-79/U.  PP-79/U was for BC-221-B and BC-221-Q, the only models to have a full 
metal battery cage.  RA-133 was used in all other models.  

In a message dated 3/5/2005 10:07:58 PM Central Standard Time, 
kargo_cult at msn.com writes: 
> >Also, it appears that the only AC line powered versions were the Navy LM 
> series.
> >
> >-John
> 
> There may have not been mains powered "version" of the BC-221, but there is 
> a 
> government issue, nomenclatured A.C. power supply for the BC-221, which fits
> right in the battery compartment. As Clete mentioned, it does have a "low 
> profile".
> Sorry, i do not have the PP- name right now, but i do have one of these.
> -Hue Miller
> 

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