[Milsurplus] Nice Hamfest Find: RBD

[Joseph Pinner]

On 3/4/2017 3:03 PM, David Stinson wrote:

> While boatanchors were thin and prices were high
> this year, I did find an unusual set:  An RBD receiver
> in nice shape.

Thats a great find. I have one but it is missing the bottom plate and 
not as nice as the one you found. I like it though. Interesting 
variation of the RAX, IIRC.  I am still looking for another one myself.

> Is the case for the RBD supposed to be green wrinkle?

No - Black, at least that is what mine is.

> I think this must have been GE's attempt at competition for the TCS.  
> Same freq range but
> 4 bands instead of three.  Four crystal-controlled channels plus 
> manual.  Provisions to drive a speaker.
> Same 12V - 220V power requirements.  Matching transmitter (I forget 
> the nomen at the moment).
> Very similar tube line-up.   Looking forward to comparing it to the 
> TCS.  It will have a ways
> to go to measure-up.  We'll see.
> 73 Dave AB5S

Yes, I agree. TCS is better in many ways.

-- 
Joseph Pinner
Kingston, TN

KC5IJD / AFA4JP
Roane County OES 408