[MRCA] Toys to play with at Gilbert

[Al Klase]

Ya know, I once did that to a Communicator III, and used it on the local 
repeater. - Al

On 9/6/2013 9:10 AM, B. Smith wrote:
> Well a varicap and a little rerouting of the audio would turn the 
> transmitter in an FM  set. Each time it is doubled the varicap 
> "modulation" increases.
> Then off set the receiver and you have a 2 way crystal controlled low 
> powered FM rig. If  you don't have a varicap then use a normal diode 
> out of the junk box. 30 minute project.
> /Improvise, Adapt/ and /Overcome/
>
> On 9/6/2013 12:39 AM, Al Klase wrote:
>> I wouldn't count on that.  It appears to xtal controlled with two 
>> doublers and a high-level modulated PA.  Perhaps some one can bring 
>> an FT-817 or such that will do 6-meter AM.  I don't know if my Goony 
>> Box still works, and crystals might be an issue.  At least that's CD 
>> yellow.
>>
>> Al
>>
>> On 9/5/2013 10:16 PM, B. Smith wrote:
>>> I would suspect that any of the "frequency  agile" FM sets would be 
>>> able to communicate with the MBF as I am sure that there is some FM 
>>> on the AM carrier of that set.
>>>
>>> On 9/5/2013 5:56 PM, Rob Flory wrote:
>>>> I have an MBF crystalled up on 50.4Mc to play with if anyone else 
>>>> has something compatible(AM).
>>>>
>>>> I know, crystal controlled, weak, and on AM is no way to go through 
>>>> life, but there is a VHF exemption.
>>>>
>>>> I don't have much else moveable at this point except an odd-couple 
>>>> PRT-4/R-442 combo, which I may deploy.
>>>>
>>>> Will be bringing a few things along to sell.  A cool speech unit 
>>>> for large Navy transmitters(or stylish operation of your ham gear)  
>>>> provides lots of audio at 600 ohms to drive your modulator. Some 
>>>> interesting history books and training manuals.
>>>>
>>>> RF
>>>>
>>>>
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>> Al Klase - N3FRQ
>> Jersey City, NJ
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