[Milsurplus] Solid state BC-611, GRC-9, BC-348 ?!

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Group,

Craig went to considerable effort to minimize component changes in the radio 
(ideally none).  If I recall correctly, original idea surfaced because of 
non-availability of the BA-38 (and later BA-48, at least at an affordable price).

In a message dated 3/16/2006 11:34:14 AM Central Standard Time, 
arc5 at ix.netcom.com writes: 
> Let me add to the kudos, and note that this approach not only preserves
> the integrity of the radio (since he makes no permanent changes in the
> sets),
> but it also will extend the life of the original componants by removing the
> stresses
> of high voltage.  I think it's outstanding.
> Dave S.
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <ersmar at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [Milsurplus] Solid state BC-611, GRC-9, BC-348 ?!
> 
> 
> >Gents:
> >
> >      To me, this approach kinda defeats the purpose of owning and
> restoring BA radios.  Having the battery-life problem is no different today
> than when the fully-tubed radios were first fielded and the GI's had to
> replace their batts every day or two.
> >
> >      However, I still want to give Craig (the developer of the schematics)
> credit for his innovation.  He certainly has reduced the current drain on
> the BAs' batts and improved the sets' performance with his SS approach.
> Congrats to him for this.

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