[Milsurplus] Opinions of an ARB Receiver

[jcoward5452 at aol.com]

Well,it's not very ergonomic for local control.Mine is set up with the 
operator's controls as used in the remote mode,so there's the tuning 
cable slop to deal with.The dial window is in an awkward position even 
though it has a magnifying window and lamp.As usual for aircraft 
receivers of the time, the IF is broad. It's a compact radio designed 
for tight spaces.It does have a power connector for accessories which 
is convienient.I have a ZB-3 and a DU-2 loop set up with my ARB.But I 
can only use one or the other.I unplug one and plug in the other.Not 
something that an actual operator would do.
  As for performance,it did the job intended.When I use the DU loop and 
a range filter I can listen to beacons quite well in the west coast of 
CA area.
  BTW, I'm looking for the push-pull cable and dash pull for the pilot's 
position.This  transfers remote control to the pilot.
 Jay KE6PPF


-----Original Message-----
From: jfor at quik.com
To: milsurplus at mailman.qth.net
Sent: Mon, 19 Mar 2007 5:45 PM
Subject: [Milsurplus] Opinions of an ARB Receiver

What do people think of the ARB as a receiver? I've never owned one, but
have been interested in the set for a while.  How does it compare to the
BC-348 family for example?

Thanks,
-John

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