[Milsurplus] FSK the old fashioned way (and other things)

[Michael Tauson]

Many moons ago when time was new and gas cost 16 cents/gal at the pumps, FSK
was one of the modes in use with what were otherwise pretty much AM
transmitters.  A Collins 18S-4 is enroute here which is, amazingly enough, an
AM rig.  CW too, if my numbskull evil twin is right.  Anyway, I'd like to use
this rig for a channelized CW/RTTY (and, if absolutely necessary, voice despite
my dislike of microphones) system for use with various nets.  

Whwere the problem comes up is that I cannot for the life of me remember how
the old FSK exciters worked.  The web has been no help and my memory has put up
the "You ARE kidding, right?" flag to indicate it's not even going to try
anymore.  A clue or two would be most helpful.

As to other things, does anyone know if a T-594/ARC-38A has been successfully
modified for LSB and/or to make the channel selection slightly fluid so some
vernier action is available?  

Best regards,

Michael, K3MXO ... waiting for the derisive laughter to start ... *sigh*

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