[MRCA] R-148/ARC-5X rack and mount

[Al Klase]

Jason,

That's a great hint.  I've done similar with parachute cord for years.  
It's helpful to solder you wire to a long piece of stiff wire, like #14 
to make it easier to thread through the fabric jacket.

AL

On 6/22/2025 12:31 PM, Jason WA6BBQ wrote:
> You might want to look into hiking boot laces for an approximation to 
> the cloth wiring cover.
>
> Cut the plastic ends off most boot laces, the outer “weave” will slide 
> right off the inner nylon cord. Slide that weave over your 
> contemporary wire of choice.
>
> Won’t fool an expert, but will certainly look “old” to everyone else!
>
> Jason WA6BBQ
>
> On Sun, Jun 22, 2025 at 09:21 MARK DORNEY via MRCA 
> <mrca at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
>
>     Quick question : what racks and mounts and remotes were used with
>     the R-148/ARC-5X radio receiver ( 12 volt version of the
>     ARC-5/ARC-23 receiver?
>
>     Got the receiver and 14 volt dynamotor.  Looking for the rack and
>     shock mount.
>
>     Also looking for somebody who makes new cloth covered wire
>     replacement for WW2 aviation headphones. I recycle the wire ends (
>     when I can ) of the headsets when I can. But the twisted, cloth
>     covered wiring in the headsets I can’t find or reproduce.
>
>     Mark D.
>     WW2RDO
>
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>
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ARK Sig Block Al Klase - N3FRQ
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