[Milsurplus] BC-652 receiver

[Mike Feher]

HI Ray - 

 

I have a perfect BC652 that you can have if you come and get it. 73 - Mike 

 

Mike B. Feher, N4FS

89 Arnold Blvd.

Howell NJ 07731

908-902-3831

 

From: milsurplus-bounces at mailman.qth.net
<milsurplus-bounces at mailman.qth.net> On Behalf Of Ray Fantini via Milsurplus
Sent: Wednesday, June 5, 2024 10:01 AM
To: milsurplus at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Milsurplus] BC-652 receiver

 

Think the SCR-506 (BC-652 receiver, BC-653 transmitter and FT-253 rack) gets
a bad rep due to its size and weight, that along with being state of the Art
in 1940 but by later in the war would speculate that most that were
installed in Tanks and Jeeps were removed and replaced with first generation
tactical FM sets. The CQ Surplus Conversion Manual referring to it as "Five
hundred pounds of Nothing" don't help. Assume that a lot were around after
the war and with the availability of BC-342, 348 and 312 receivers for the
serious Ham radio operator receivers like the BC-652 and all the Command
sets did not get a lot of Love so they were relegated to SWL and Novices
use, maybe the ARB also. With that in mind that's why under the
circumstances so many were just hacked to death and subjects of poor-quality
workmanship? Attached are a couple pictures of the Hack job power supply. 

But then again cannot be too hard on those who did all this, if it was not
perceived to have some value as a SWL, maybe Marine Band or Ham receiver it
would have never been saved from recycling or landfilling decades ago and
not be here today.

Will have to throw something together for the power supply. There is a DM-40
Dynamotor with pigtail over on the Bay but its $125 and an additional $25
for shipping and can't see me spending $150 on this project so will see what
develops.

 

Ray F/KA3EKH

 

 

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