[Milsurplus] Re: [ARC5] Re: History of ham mods; opinions?

[Michael Tauson]

Fast followup ...

On a personal level, I do not promote modification of virgin equipment
but do support the idea of recovery of equipment that can be restored
economically, with "economically" being defined on an individual
basis.  I do not insist that equipment in my collection be pristine
and in NOS/NIB condition but prefer that it have some "character" to
it.  Others feel otherwise which makes it easier for me in a way.

On the other talon, non-virgin and seriously broken equipment is
subject to ... whatever.  That can include conversion, parts, being
made into something entirely different or being "kitbashed" into
something quite useful to replace something no longer available.

Part of that includes an attempt at creating the bathtubless Type K
varient shown in one of Gordon White's articles that was shown the
Army prior to their purchase of the ARA/ATA equipment as the
SCR-274-N.  Another part includes creating a "best guess" at the NRL
crystal controlled ARA/ATA equipment.  And yet another part is to
locate bent, broken & twisted racks & shock mounts to rebuild into the
ones I need using skills learned as an aircraft mechanic - including
soldering & welding aluminum.

Oh, and one part will be a rig made from converted Command equipment.

BEst regards,

Michael, WH7HG