[MRCA] New Book

[richard.arland at verizon.net]

Hi Roger:

Well, since I write for CQ-VHF and Pop Comm on a monthly basis, mine was free!! There is no price on my cover or on the inside so I was guessing at $14.95.

I am relatively new at this MilComm stuff even though I spent 20 years in USAF Comm Command, I still can't remember all the nomenclature and which rigs work with which accessories. This is something that comes with years of experience in the hobby. 

Regarding the PRC-6 PSU.....I am in process of fabricating a battery box ala Breck. I have a sheet metal shop at work that is willing to "bend the tin" so I may take them up on the offer. Just because it will look a lot nicer than my attempts without a metal break. 

I will keep you in the loop on the PSU....as Roger, N3PBL (Gunny Rake) also bought a PRC-6 at the MCRA meet this year and he is going to use it as a base station on 6M. So, I am working on a fixed station supply (which doesn't look like a big deal) for him. 

vy 73

Rich K7SZ



>Rich,
>Mine arrived Friday. Yes, I like it. I paid $23.95 at Dayton in May for
>mine. If you paid $14.95, I want $9 back.
>One advantage, it is the only source to tell me that there are no manuals
>for the TRC-3, thus saving me what would have turned out to be a long
>frustrating quest.
>By being too simple for technical guys and too technical for us simple guys,
>I believe it strikes the right balance.
>Still looking for a PRC-6 power source,
>Roger - k0rmk
>
>----- Original Message ----- 
>From: <richard.arland at verizon.net>
>To: <mrca at mailman.qth.net>
>Sent: Sunday, October 09, 2005 10:13 PM
>Subject: [MRCA] New Boo, 2nd try
>
>
>> Hi Gang:
>>
>> Should this posting appear along with my original posting of a couple of
>days ago which verizon (can you hear me now?) keeps saying they can't
>deliver, please pardon the bandwidth.
>>
>> I just received my advanced copy of Mil Spec Radio Gear, by Mark Francis,
>KI0PF. This is a beginners book, which is good for guys like me, (and will
>save Al a bunch of time answering my stupid questions), but I really like
>it.
>>
>> Now you old heads will probably shred this book up, but for us newbies
>this book is a Godsend.
>>
>> It is published by CQ Communications in Hicksville, NY and since this book
>I have doesn't have a price on it, you will probably have to call Hicksville
>and get a price. My guess, $14.95 or possibly $19.95, although I figure that
>the former would be in keeping with the size and format.
>>
>> Anyway, this newbie thinks its a good deal.
>>
>> vy 73
>>
>> Rich K7SZ
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