[Milsurplus] modified ME-61/GRC FSM ??

[B. Smith]

The ME-61 is a great meter.
Mods and info can be found:
http://k4che.com/ME-61/ME-61.htm
k4che

On 5/30/2024 8:45 PM, Hubert Miller wrote:
>
> I acquired recently an ME-61/GRC FSM for the GRC-9 radio. Inside is 
> written “CR1 changed to HEPR0700 hot carrier diode”.
>
> But in the diode position there is mounted a 1N126A diode as original, 
> so maybe someone changed it back?
>
> I have never with ‘crystal radios’ ever found any advantage to the 
> touted hot carrier diodes for low level detection. For mixer use,
>
> it probably is a different story. I am wondering what this supposed 
> mod to this FSM was to achieve. I mean, it’s just a simple FSM,
>
> tuned circuit, diode, meter. Any opinion or comment ?
>
> tnx
>
> Hue Miller  ( K7HUE )
>
> Newport Oregon
>
>
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