[Milsurplus] BC-654

[mac]

Bob,

The VT-225s show up on the e-place from time to time.  Uncommon type  
though.  Might be possible to substitute 2E22s but these aren't   
common either (or cheap!).

The mating connector used by the Signal Corps was a Cannon P8-23 with  
a female insert (TM 11-275, 24 Jan 44).  Cast aluminum, heavy duty  
type with a large clamp to accommodate the original cable used with  
Cord CD-501-A.  Cannon offered numerous other P8 types with variations  
in shell material, finish, gland/cable clamping types and sizes.  A  
P8-11, for example had a die-cast zinc shell, cadmium plating and a  
compression gland for 1/2 inch or smaller cable according to Radio's  
Master, 1944.  These other types will mate OK with the socket on the  
front of the BC-654 BTW.   William Perry may be able to help you here,  
telephone 502-893-8724.

Good luck.

Dennis D.  W7QHO
Glendale, CA

On Sep 21, 2009, at 1:36 PM, Robert Nickels wrote:

> I recently acquired a BC-654 receiver/transmitter in good condition,  
> but
> some of the tubes are missing.  The VT-121s (3Q5) won't be a problem,
> but I'd appreciate any suggestions on where I might find the VT-225
> finals.    The commercial designation is 307A, and WE and National  
> Union
> seem to be the only suppliers.   Or has anyone substituted different
> tubes, maybe via a socket adapter?
>
> I'd also like to find the power supply connector (female) that mates
> with the one on the panel, if anyone has one or knows the proper
> designation.
>
> If anyone is interested in a BC-654 parts radio, let me know as I  
> may be
> able to help you out.
>
> Thanks and 73,
>
> Bob W9RAN
>
>
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