[Milsurplus] New video on Navy RAL receiver

[J. Forster]

The Navy liked terminal strips. I've seen them in RADARs and the TBS among
other things too. They do make sense on ships and are likely more reliable
than connectors.

-John

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> Re:
>> I saw one of these at a hamfest last summer but it was in dismal shape
>> cosmetically so I passed.
>
> Don't pass them up!  I have three, two RAL's and an RAK, and never paid
> more than $10.  Strip the cabinet and front panel, repaint black
> wrinkle, and they look nearly new.  The last one had been stored
> outdoors face down in the mud, and now looks super.  Inside was near
> new, with no deterioration.  Usually the only electrical restoration
> necessary is replacing all the resistors which have aged way high.
>
> The shielded power cable is terminated at both ends with lugs on
> terminal strips, and is not too much bother to disconnect. (five lugs)
> This made good sense in a high vibration military environment.
>
> Richard, AA1P
>
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