[Milsurplus] Milsurplus Digest, Vol 82, Issue 9

Henry Mei'l's meils at get2net.dk
Wed Feb 2 12:24:51 EST 2011


Bruce: I'm pretty sure the BC-348 manual can be downloaded from the BAMA 
site.
/Henry

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>   1. Re: Apex Electronics (David Stinson)
>   2. TV-7 tube tester lid wanted (WW6N)
>   3. Re: BC-348-R (Bruce Gentry)
>   4. Re: Apex Electronics (Michael A. Bittner)
>   5. Re: Apex Electronics (doc at kd4e.com)
>   6. Re: Apex Electronics (J. Forster)
>   7. Re: Apex Electronics (Mike Feher)
>   8. Re: Apex Electronics (J. Forster)
>   9. Re: Apex Electronics (J. Forster)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 05:12:38 -0600
> From: "David Stinson" <arc5 at ix.netcom.com>
> Subject: Re: [Milsurplus] Apex Electronics
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> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <doc at kd4e.com>
> Subject: Re: [Milsurplus] Apex Electronics
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>
>> Now, what to do with this T-430/UR single-3A5 transmitter?
>
> That sounds cool.  Tell us about it.
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 21:07:52 +0900 (KST)
> From: WW6N <yonglee at yonsei.ac.kr>
> Subject: [Milsurplus] TV-7 tube tester lid wanted
> To: boatanchors at mailman.qth.net, milsurplus at mailman.qth.net
> Message-ID: <4d494cdf3fd3_ at _imoxion.com>
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> Hello;
>    I am working repairing TV-7 tube testers and I need a few lids for 
> them.
> I also need a few TV-7 parts, pin straighteners, Bias pots, Shunt pots, 
> etc.
> Any condition is OK. TV-7, A, B, C, D models are all OK.
> Let me know price. I am currently in Los Angeles , CA.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Wed, 02 Feb 2011 08:29:05 -0500
> From: Bruce Gentry <ka2ivy at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [Milsurplus] BC-348-R
> To: Milsurplus at mailman.qth.net
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> Chuck wrote:
>> Does anyone have a manual for this Radio??  I have manuals for most of 
>> the other subsets but not the -R version.
>>
>> I am trying to un-ham one and would like the correct manual.  As this 
>> version was the most produced model I wonder why there are not more 
>> copies of the manual for it.
>>
>> There are slight differences between models, I am using a -J manual as 
>> that is the latest one I can find.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Chuckm
>> N7UVZ
>> Carson City, NV
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> If you have to buy one, be sure to ask the seller if all the schematics
> and wiring diagrams are included. I have had unpleasant experiences with
> manuals printed after WWII , there were separate operator's, service,
> and overhaul manuals, and only one actually has schematics in it.
>
>     Bruce Gentry,  KA2IVY
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 06:14:30 -0800
> From: "Michael A. Bittner" <mmab at cox.net>
> Subject: Re: [Milsurplus] Apex Electronics
> To: "David Stinson" <arc5 at ix.netcom.com>, <milsurplus at mailman.qth.net>
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> Yes, would like to hear more about the T-430/UR single-3A5 transmitter. 
> Sounds like either a radiosonde or the waterproof life-raft transmitter 
> that Fair Radio and J.J. Glass were selling years ago.
>  ----- Original Message ----- 
>  From: David Stinson
>  To: milsurplus at mailman.qth.net
>  Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2011 3:12 AM
>  Subject: Re: [Milsurplus] Apex Electronics
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>  ----- Original Message ----- 
>  From: <doc at kd4e.com>
>  Subject: Re: [Milsurplus] Apex Electronics
>
>
>  > Now, what to do with this T-430/UR single-3A5 transmitter?
>
>  That sounds cool.  Tell us about it.
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> Message: 5
> Date: Wed, 02 Feb 2011 09:24:20 -0500
> From: "doc at kd4e.com" <doc at kd4e.com>
> Subject: Re: [Milsurplus] Apex Electronics
> To: Milsurplus <milsurplus at mailman.qth.net>
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> It has a green steel case with a clip-on lid.
> The schematic is on the inside of the lid.
>
> 12 x 9 x 7" with a threaded mount on the bottom
> and a long telescoping antenna.  Very rugged.
>
> The 3A5 is divided into an "H-F Oscillator" and
> an "L-F Oscillator".
>
> Switched VFO ranges are 20-40, 40-80, 80-160mc.
>
> It has a meter, Modulation On/Off & Power On/Off
>
>
> > David Stinson wrote:
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From:<doc at kd4e.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Milsurplus] Apex Electronics
>>
>>
>>> Now, what to do with this T-430/UR single-3A5 transmitter?
>>
>> That sounds cool.  Tell us about it.
>
> -- 
>
> Thanks! & 73, KD4E
> David Colburn http://kd4e.com
> Have an http://ultrafidian.com day
> I don't google I SEARCH! http://ixquick.com
> Shop Freedom-Friendly http://kd4e.com/of.html
>
>
> ------------------------------
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> Message: 6
> Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 06:39:15 -0800 (PST)
> From: "J. Forster" <jfor at quik.com>
> Subject: Re: [Milsurplus] Apex Electronics
> To: doc at kd4e.com
> Cc: Milsurplus <milsurplus at mailman.qth.net>
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> Sounds a lot like a Test Set.
>
> -John
>
> ==============
>
>
>> It has a green steel case with a clip-on lid.
>> The schematic is on the inside of the lid.
>>
>> 12 x 9 x 7" with a threaded mount on the bottom
>> and a long telescoping antenna.  Very rugged.
>>
>> The 3A5 is divided into an "H-F Oscillator" and
>> an "L-F Oscillator".
>>
>> Switched VFO ranges are 20-40, 40-80, 80-160mc.
>>
>> It has a meter, Modulation On/Off & Power On/Off
>>
>>
>>  > David Stinson wrote:
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From:<doc at kd4e.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Milsurplus] Apex Electronics
>>>
>>>
>>>> Now, what to do with this T-430/UR single-3A5 transmitter?
>>>
>>> That sounds cool.  Tell us about it.
>>
>> --
>>
>> Thanks! & 73, KD4E
>> David Colburn http://kd4e.com
>> Have an http://ultrafidian.com day
>> I don't google I SEARCH! http://ixquick.com
>> Shop Freedom-Friendly http://kd4e.com/of.html
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> Message: 7
> Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 09:47:23 -0500
> From: "Mike Feher" <n4fs at eozinc.com>
> Subject: Re: [Milsurplus] Apex Electronics
> To: <jfor at quik.com>, <doc at kd4e.com>
> Cc: 'Milsurplus' <milsurplus at mailman.qth.net>
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> I thought it might have sounded like a target transmitter. Regards - Mike
>
> Mike B. Feher, N4FS
> 89 Arnold Blvd.
> Howell, NJ, 07731
> 732-886-5960
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: milsurplus-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:milsurplus-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of J. Forster
> Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2011 9:39 AM
> To: doc at kd4e.com
> Cc: Milsurplus
> Subject: Re: [Milsurplus] Apex Electronics
>
> Sounds a lot like a Test Set.
>
> -John
>
> ==============
>
>
>> It has a green steel case with a clip-on lid.
>> The schematic is on the inside of the lid.
>>
>> 12 x 9 x 7" with a threaded mount on the bottom
>> and a long telescoping antenna.  Very rugged.
>>
>> The 3A5 is divided into an "H-F Oscillator" and
>> an "L-F Oscillator".
>>
>> Switched VFO ranges are 20-40, 40-80, 80-160mc.
>>
>> It has a meter, Modulation On/Off & Power On/Off
>>
>>
>>  > David Stinson wrote:
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From:<doc at kd4e.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Milsurplus] Apex Electronics
>>>
>>>
>>>> Now, what to do with this T-430/UR single-3A5 transmitter?
>>>
>>> That sounds cool.  Tell us about it.
>>
>> --
>>
>> Thanks! & 73, KD4E
>> David Colburn http://kd4e.com
>> Have an http://ultrafidian.com day
>> I don't google I SEARCH! http://ixquick.com
>> Shop Freedom-Friendly http://kd4e.com/of.html
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> Message: 8
> Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 06:49:44 -0800 (PST)
> From: "J. Forster" <jfor at quik.com>
> Subject: Re: [Milsurplus] Apex Electronics
> To: nerd at verizon.net
> Cc: milsurplus at mailman.qth.net
> Message-ID: <59626.12.6.201.2.1296658184.squirrel at popaccts.quikus.com>
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>> I firmly believe that if they charged lower prices on most (not all,
>> certain
>> things command good prices) items they had they would move MUCH higher
>> volume,
>> attract many more buyers, and earn a very good living.
>
> Maybe, but remember surplus shoppers are by-and-large CHEAP. If a guy has
> a nice toy marked for $100, at least 9 out of 10 shoppers will offer $15
> or something.
>
> It has taken me decades to become generally know for offering fair prices
> and sellers do give me good prices as a result.
>
>> Asking outrageous prices on everything in the hope of the occasional
>> bonanza is
>> NOT a good business plan, as so many business failures and low income can
>> attest to.
>
> The surplus business is generally based on scrap, not equipment. I can
> think of a few exceptions, but generally it's scrap metal that pays the
> bills.
>
>> I have been sorely tempted on a number of occasions to get into that line
>> of business.
>
> I learnt years ago, buying surplus pretty cheap is easy. Any fool can do 
> it.
>
> Selling it is a lot harder.
>
> FWIW,
>
> -John
>
> ==================
>
>>
>>
>> On 2/1/2011 11:02 PM, J. Forster wrote:
>>> They barely break even much of the time, but the occasional lucky
>>> bonanzas
>>> is what they live for.  Also, scrap metals, especially precious ones,
>>> are
>>> often off the books.
>>>
>>> FWIW,
>>>
>>> -John
>>>
>>> ======================
>>>
>>>
>>>> Based on seeking and buying surplus electronics for over 60 years, I
>>>> have
>>>> come to the opinion that surplus dealers live in an alternate universe.
>>>> The specific source of their product is always obscure beyond "the
>>>> Government", their financing is unbelievable, and they regularly offend
>>>> their few customers.  How can a "business" survive under those
>>>> conditions
>>>> in the real universe WE live in?
>>>>
>>>> YMMV, 73,
>>>> George
>>>> W5VPQ
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ------------------------------------------------
>>>> What I mean by hoarding is being a store and asking so much for items
>>>> that
>>>> your
>>>> collection becomes impossible to even browse, overflowing the isles.
>>>> Surplus
>>>> sellers are not collectors, they are businesspeople.  If they were to
>>>> put
>>>> together a complete radio system it would only be to get more money,
>>>> not
>>>> to use
>>>> it or display it.
>>>>
>>>> Collectors can be hoarders too, but that is a bit different.
>>>>
>>>> I don't have anywhere near as much as many people I know because I give
>>>> stuff
>>>> away, or trade it, or even scrap it out.
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 9
> Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 06:50:46 -0800 (PST)
> From: "J. Forster" <jfor at quik.com>
> Subject: Re: [Milsurplus] Apex Electronics
> To: "Mike Feher" <n4fs at eozinc.com>
> Cc: 'Milsurplus' <milsurplus at mailman.qth.net>
> Message-ID: <61542.12.6.201.2.1296658246.squirrel at popaccts.quikus.com>
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> Certainly possible,
>
> -John
>
> ============
>
>> I thought it might have sounded like a target transmitter. Regards - Mike
>>
>> Mike B. Feher, N4FS
>> 89 Arnold Blvd.
>> Howell, NJ, 07731
>> 732-886-5960
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: milsurplus-bounces at mailman.qth.net
>> [mailto:milsurplus-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of J. Forster
>> Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2011 9:39 AM
>> To: doc at kd4e.com
>> Cc: Milsurplus
>> Subject: Re: [Milsurplus] Apex Electronics
>>
>> Sounds a lot like a Test Set.
>>
>> -John
>>
>> ==============
>>
>>
>>> It has a green steel case with a clip-on lid.
>>> The schematic is on the inside of the lid.
>>>
>>> 12 x 9 x 7" with a threaded mount on the bottom
>>> and a long telescoping antenna.  Very rugged.
>>>
>>> The 3A5 is divided into an "H-F Oscillator" and
>>> an "L-F Oscillator".
>>>
>>> Switched VFO ranges are 20-40, 40-80, 80-160mc.
>>>
>>> It has a meter, Modulation On/Off & Power On/Off
>>>
>>>
>>>  > David Stinson wrote:
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From:<doc at kd4e.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Milsurplus] Apex Electronics
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Now, what to do with this T-430/UR single-3A5 transmitter?
>>>>
>>>> That sounds cool.  Tell us about it.
>>>
>>> --
>>>
>>> Thanks! & 73, KD4E
>>> David Colburn http://kd4e.com
>>> Have an http://ultrafidian.com day
>>> I don't google I SEARCH! http://ixquick.com
>>> Shop Freedom-Friendly http://kd4e.com/of.html
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