[Milsurplus] Milsurplus Digest, Vol 72, Issue 20

Fri Apr 9 14:20:00 EDT 2010

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>   1. Need info on BC-221 usage as a VFO (C Eus)
>   2. Re: Need info on BC-221 usage as a VFO (Gene Smar)
>   3. A request to Everyone. (Bruce Gentry)
>   4. Dayton want list (Nick England)
>   5. FS: 8-Pin Phenolic Sockes (J ALLEN CALL)
>   6. CU-1382 multicoupler on there (gl4d21a at juno.com)
>   7. Enola Crewman Passes (David Stinson)
>   8. Re: Need info on BC-221 usage as a VFO (mac)
>   9. Re: Need AC power cords with round chassis "pins" (John Hutchins)
>  10. Re: Need AC power cords with round chassis "pins" (John Hutchins)
>  11. Re: Need info on BC-221 usage as a VFO (C.Whitaker)
>  12. Re: GP-7 tuning unit storage box - $25 (Mike Hanz)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Thu, 8 Apr 2010 12:52:13 -0400
> From: C Eus <catman351 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Milsurplus] Need info on BC-221 usage as a VFO
> To: milsurplus at mailman.qth.net
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> All:
>
> I recall that a March 1947 QST had an article in which one could convert a
> BC-221 (or any LM frequency meter, for that matter) into a truly stable
> VFO.  Does anyone have a copy of this in pdf format? I'm looking to use a
> converted LM-13 for a 10 Mcs VFO as well as a VFO for my Central 
> Electroncs
> CE-20A transmitter. Thanks. Cal, n6KYR/4.
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Thu, 08 Apr 2010 13:23:20 -0400
> From: "Gene Smar" <ersmar at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [Milsurplus] Need info on BC-221 usage as a VFO
> To: "C Eus" <catman351 at gmail.com>, <milsurplus at mailman.qth.net>
> Message-ID: <6C48A3DC53D64A7CA2ED6949603C942B at GenePC>
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> Cal:
>
>     If you are a member of the League, the article can be found on the 
> ARRL
> web pages at
> http://www.arrl.org/members-only/qqnsearch.html?search=1&words=bc-221&name=&call=&year=1947&month=3&selpub[]=QST .
>
>
> 73 de
> Gene Smar  AD3F
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "C Eus" <catman351 at gmail.com>
> To: <milsurplus at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2010 12:52 PM
> Subject: [Milsurplus] Need info on BC-221 usage as a VFO
>
>
>> All:
>>
>> I recall that a March 1947 QST had an article in which one could convert 
>> a
>> BC-221 (or any LM frequency meter, for that matter) into a truly stable
>> VFO.  Does anyone have a copy of this in pdf format? I'm looking to use a
>> converted LM-13 for a 10 Mcs VFO as well as a VFO for my Central
>> Electroncs
>> CE-20A transmitter. Thanks. Cal, n6KYR/4.
>> ______________________________________________________________
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> ------------------------------
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> Message: 3
> Date: Thu, 08 Apr 2010 17:22:13 -0400
> From: Bruce Gentry <ka2ivy at verizon.net>
> Subject: [Milsurplus] A request to Everyone.
> To: Milsurplus at mailman.qth.net
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> I am a newcomer to this list, and am happy to have found it. However, I
> need to ask something of everyone here. When I post a "Want to Buy",
> please include a price in your first response. I have nothing to trade,
> and don't care at all for "make offer"s .   Likewise, if I have
> something I am willing to part with, it will be posted.  If it has not
> been posted, it is not available.
>
>
> Thanks, Bruce Gentry KA2IVY
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Thu, 8 Apr 2010 17:37:21 -0400
> From: Nick England <navy.radio at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Milsurplus] Dayton want list
> To: Military Surplus Mail List <milsurplus at mailman.qth.net>
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> It's spring and a not-so-young man's thoughts turn to Dayton. Just in
> case anyone has any of the following items stashed away awaiting a new
> home, I'm looking for the following - parts or complete units. Even if
> you're not going to Dayton, I might be able to arrange transport with
> someone who is, so please let me know if you trip over any of
> these....
>
> AN/FCC-3 telegraph (TTY) multiplexer
> AN/FGC-5 telegraph (TTY) multiplexer
> CV-127/FRR-24 FSK converter
> KY-45/FRT-5 FSK keyer
> CX-210x/URT extender cables for AN/URT-2, -3, -4
> RD-110/U and RD-112/U morse code ink recorder (& 3/8" paper tape for same)
> CV-2124A/U Morse to Baudot converter
> CV-2015A/U Baudot to Morse converter
>
> Photos at
> http://www.navy-radio.com/want-2.htm
> http://www.navy-radio.com/morse.htm
> http://www.navy-radio.com/xmtrs/urt3-04/scan-09.jpg
>
> I'm interested in most anything that might have been used in
> 1950's-60's Navy Communications Stations.
>
> cheers,
> Nick
> www.navy-radio.com
>
> p.s - what's on your want list?
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Thu, 8 Apr 2010 21:46:18 +0000
> From: J ALLEN CALL <w7ksg at q.com>
> Subject: [Milsurplus] FS: 8-Pin Phenolic Sockes
> To: <milsurplus at mailman.qth.net>
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>
>
> NOS Heavy duty 8-pin octal phenolic sockets diameter 1-1/6 inch. Has  1/8 
> mounting holes  spaced 1-1/2 inches apart. $1.75 each plus shipping.
>
> J
> W7KSG
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 6
> Date: Fri, 9 Apr 2010 00:03:06 GMT
> From: "gl4d21a at juno.com" <gl4d21a at juno.com>
> Subject: [Milsurplus] CU-1382 multicoupler on there
> To: milsurplus at mailman.qth.net
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> There is an improperly identified Aiken CU-1382G/H-FRR multicoupler on the 
> place, item 130381378886  The G and H are electrically identical except 
> the H model had all channels phase matched, so it is impossible to 
> identify exactly with the nameplate (and front panel) missing as in this 
> case.  Not mine, etc.
>
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> Message: 7
> Date: Thu, 8 Apr 2010 22:21:37 -0500
> From: "David Stinson" <arc5 at ix.netcom.com>
> Subject: [Milsurplus] Enola Crewman Passes
> To: <milsurplus at mailman.qth.net>, "ARC5" <arc5 at mailman.qth.net>, "Mike
> Hanz" <AAF-Radio-1 at aafradio.org>
> Message-ID: <D670BD741BAB4BDD8BB575D89A2C71D1 at boudreaux>
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> http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100409/ap_on_re_us/us_obit_morris_jeppson
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 8
> Date: Fri, 9 Apr 2010 00:46:13 -0700
> From: mac <w7qho at aol.com>
> Subject: Re: [Milsurplus] Need info on BC-221 usage as a VFO
> To: C Eus <catman351 at gmail.com>
> Cc: milsurplus at mailman.qth.net
> Message-ID: <3BE3A491-69C9-4D94-AC34-CD6DA3084C3D at aol.com>
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> Conversion also described in the 11th Edition of the Radio Handbook
> (1947).  Basically, mounted the BC-221 or LM on a chassis along with a
> power supply and an output amplifier consisting of two untuned 6AG7
> stages followed by a tuned 6L6 output amp.
>
> Dennis D. W7QHO
> Glendale, CA
>
>
>
> On Apr 8, 2010, at 9:52 AM, C Eus wrote:
>
>> All:
>>
>> I recall that a March 1947 QST had an article in which one could
>> convert a
>> BC-221 (or any LM frequency meter, for that matter) into a truly
>> stable
>> VFO.  Does anyone have a copy of this in pdf format? I'm looking to
>> use a
>> converted LM-13 for a 10 Mcs VFO as well as a VFO for my Central
>> Electroncs
>> CE-20A transmitter. Thanks. Cal, n6KYR/4.
>> ______________________________________________________________
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> ------------------------------
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> Message: 9
> Date: Fri, 09 Apr 2010 07:08:19 -0500
> From: John Hutchins <olegerityincj at austin.rr.com>
> Subject: Re: [Milsurplus] Need AC power cords with round chassis
> "pins"
> To: milsurplus at mailman.qth.net
> Message-ID: <4BBF18B3.5020800 at austin.rr.com>
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> All -
> This from my stored email archives:
> Allied :
> http://www.alliedelec.com/Search/ProductDetail.aspx?SKU=6263577&MPN=17280+10+B1
> $9.00
>
> On 4/4/2010 6:34 AM, radioman390 at cs.com wrote:
>>   I have been buying some 70s era electronics on EBay that has a computer 
>> type AC power cord, except that the chassis receptor has three round pins 
>> instead of the blade-=type on current equipment. Also the shape requires 
>> rounded edges on the female.
>>
>> Does anyone know the designation for that shape of plug: I tried going 
>> through Newark Electronics webpage but unless you know the name/style, 
>> they can't help.
>>
>> These were used on Racal receivers, and on ealy Belar FM monitors.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>>
>>
>>
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> ------------------------------
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> Message: 10
> Date: Fri, 09 Apr 2010 07:17:08 -0500
> From: John Hutchins <olegerityincj at austin.rr.com>
> Subject: Re: [Milsurplus] Need AC power cords with round chassis
> "pins"
> To: milsurplus at mailman.qth.net
> Message-ID: <4BBF1AC4.2010009 at austin.rr.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>
>
> All -
>
> I should have tested the link -  PH-163 is the cord type made by Volex
> or Beldon wire and cable
>
> http://richardhess.com/notes/2006/03/15/round-pin-power-cords-for-older-equipment-using-ph-163-connector/
>
> The difference between the two versions is that the hot and neutral are
> reversed:
>
> Volex power cord model #17280 has standard polarity per UL 817 and CSA 
> 895B.
>
> Volex power cord model #17952 has? neutral and hot lines reversed.
>
>
> -Hutch
>
>
> .
> On 4/4/2010 6:34 AM, radioman390 at cs.com wrote:
>>   I have been buying some 70s era electronics on EBay that has a computer 
>> type AC power cord, except that the chassis receptor has three round pins 
>> instead of the blade-=type on current equipment. Also the shape requires 
>> rounded edges on the female.
>>
>> Does anyone know the designation for that shape of plug: I tried going 
>> through Newark Electronics webpage but unless you know the name/style, 
>> they can't help.
>>
>> These were used on Racal receivers, and on ealy Belar FM monitors.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ______________________________________________________________
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 11
> Date: Fri, 09 Apr 2010 08:25:02 -0400
> From: "C.Whitaker" <whitaker at pa.net>
> Subject: Re: [Milsurplus] Need info on BC-221 usage as a VFO
> To: milsurplus at mailman.qth.net
> Message-ID: <4BBF1C9E.1010101 at pa.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>
> de WB2CPN
> I never thought the BC-221 was all that stable.
> It was OK back then, but one has to keep the
> crystal on  frequency through all the ambient
> temperature changes.  Why a 6L6 as a VFO
> output?  I've seen QRP rigs run less than that.
> 73  Clete
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 12
> Date: Fri, 09 Apr 2010 09:37:53 -0400
> From: Mike Hanz <aaf-radio-1 at aafradio.org>
> Subject: Re: [Milsurplus] GP-7 tuning unit storage box - $25
> To: Milsurplus New mailman <milsurplus at mailman.qth.net>
> Message-ID: <4BBF2DB1.2020504 at aafradio.org>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
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> Received this from Gregg Eshelman.  I have no business connection to
> Gregg - I'm just passing an opportunity on for anyone who might be
> interested.  Photos at the link below:
>
>> Know anyone with a need for one of these boxes?
>>
>> http://boise.craigslist.org/atq/1681194601.html
>>
>> If a buyer is willing to pay for shipping I'll ship it.
>
>
>
>
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