[Milsurplus] How I Use an LM

[David Stinson]

The neatest use I ever had for an "LM" 
(Actually it was a BC-221, but who's counting?):

Back in the 1980s, I was very seriously involved in the 
1750 meter band (160-190 KCs).   I actually accomplished 
some "firsts" on that band, with a lot of help and encouragement
from some awesome people. 
My first transmitter, beacon "MRC" in Mercury, Nevada
on 181.84 KC, used a BC-221 as a VFO.  
It had a hammed-up AC supply in it (not built by me)
so it drifted a little, which is poison to a 1750 mtr rig,
but it still managed to garner my first reception reports
from California and Utah.  
When/If I ever manage to build the shack I want for 
my actual operating postion, my best 221 will be with
the USAAC rigs and my LM will be with the Navy sets.

73 DE Dave AB5S