[Milsurplus] mystery diode solved! The PRC-74 saga

[Francesco Ledda]

It looks like the same meter used on the Collins 618M-2! 

Best, Francesco K5URG

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> On Sep 19, 2025, at 09:56, Facility 406 <facility_406 at bruteforcedevelopment.com> wrote:
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>> 
>> There is a mechanical issue with the internals of the meter. It binds here or drags there.
> 
> My thought is bad "bearings", or maybe a small piece of enamel on the needle coil has begun to peel and is rubbing against something.
> 
> Kurt
> 
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