[Milsurplus] Preview: TCS Receiver Resurrection Tips.

[Bill Carns]

I do I do.

If you decide not to send it in general, please send direct if you decide to
take the time.


Bill Carns, N7OTQ (Trustee K0CXX)
Past President, Collins Collectors Association
Founding Board, Collins Radio Heritage Group
Editor, Signal Magazine (Retired)
Wimberley, TX
512 618 2762  (Cell)
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-----Original Message-----
From: Milsurplus [mailto:milsurplus-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of
David Stinson
Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2016 4:55 AM
To: mrca at mailman.qth.net; milsurplus at mailman.qth.net;
boatanchors at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Milsurplus] Preview: TCS Receiver Resurrection Tips.

The TCS receiver gets a bad rap. Granted; it's best used for that which it
was intended: Modest range AM.
It was designed to use a short, whip antenna. 
A full-size dipole gathers a lot more signal so overload can be a problem.
BFO "injection" is too low for very strong signals. And of course, it's very
broad.

It also sounds wonderful on AM, is very stable, Has good dial calibration
once aligned, is almost too sensitive, is easy to fix (if you know some
tricks) and is built like the proverbial battle ship.
I like the receiver for casual SWLing and jawing with the local AM guys.
And, when paired with the TCS transmitter, it looks "pre-historic," which is
always a plus for me.

Here are some refurb tips learned "the hard way."
It takes some time,
but "your patience will be rewarded."

(Note:  This will be a long post.
I need to know someone is actually going to read it before I take the time
to write it. 
Who wants the info?  Thanks.)
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