[Milsurplus] Strong Stomach Needed.

[J. Forster]

>> I firmly believe that the original designers knew far more about the
>> equipment than virtually any ham and that almost all ham mods degrade
>> the equipment's performance.
>
> It wouldn't surprise me to discover that many of those designers were
> also hams. Amateur radio played a much bigger role back then in
> leading people into a career in radio and/or electronics. Just look at
> the number of amateur receivers and other gear not only pressed into
> service at the beginning of WWII, but also those purchased
> specifically for military use.

Well, it's unlikely that those early hams chopped up WW I radios. Among
other things, there weren't very many. Maybe they did parts consumer
radios, but not NIB gear. It's only by the accident of loads of excess
after WW II driving down the prices, that made mil gear unappreciated in
the late 40s through 60s.

> And I couldn't agree more about the shock mounts. Between those and
> the aluminum plates that held control boxes, it becomes a never-ending
> chase to complete an installation. Then again, I doubt many scrappers
> back had any idea that people would actually pay money for this stuff
> someday, or that something as simple as a mounting plate could be more
> desirable than a radio.
>
> ~ Todd,  KA1KAQ/4

I've seen, and paid, $100 class for such items.

-John

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