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dave and folks. im working on a tcs set restoration for my navy radio project. im using the dynamotor supply. got the receiver to work on band1 nothing on the other 2 bands.  tranmitter is putting out a signal but no good carbon mics here.  have to rob a carbon from a telephone set.  im interested in your restoration.  thanks. jeff. kg2bz

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On Jan 21, 2016, at 6:44 AM, Moe Fretz <tubetester at gmail.com> wrote:

> Always interested in well written restoration projects.
> Moe​
> 
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> $-------&
> Moe Fretz
> Collection and Preservation
> Canadian Tube Radios, Communication Equipment, Vintage Ham gear and Military Radios.
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> Don't part them out ---- Restore them.
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> Cambridge
> Ontario Canada
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> On Thu, Jan 21, 2016 at 6:26 AM, Meir WF2U <wf2u at ws19ops.com> wrote:
>> I'd like to read your info.
>> 
>> Thanks!
>> 
>> 73, Meir WF2U
>> Landrum, SC
>> 
>> On January 21, 2016 5:55:25 AM EST, David Stinson <arc5 at ix.netcom.com> wrote:
>>> 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 actual
>>>  ly
>>> going to 
>>> read it before I take the time to write it. 
>>> Who wants the info?  Thanks.)
>>> 
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