Name The Species of the Pieces

[N4VGB]

OK, biting tongue, as instructed. :)


EDIT: Looks like you've 'stumped the Fred' on this one. :D

[w2amr]

OK, biting tongue, as instructed. :)


EDIT: Looks like you've 'stumped the Fred' on this one. :D
Could be.
BTW, did you notice all the empty seats at Brystol on Sunday?

[N8YX]

OK, biting tongue, as instructed. :)


EDIT: Looks like you've 'stumped the Fred' on this one. :D
Not quite.

Someone else can play this round... :lol:

[N4VGB]

OK, biting tongue, as instructed. :)


EDIT: Looks like you've 'stumped the Fred' on this one. :D
Could be.
BTW, did you notice all the empty seats at Brystol on Sunday?

If you'd been here in TN you'd know why. The weather was lousy! Windy, raining with lots of lightning and thunder. I was amazed they got the race completed.

Saturday was beautiful, Sunday was the pits.

[N4VGB]

OK, biting tongue, as instructed. :)


EDIT: Looks like you've 'stumped the Fred' on this one. :D
Not quite.

Someone else can play this round... :lol:

Biting your tongue also eh? :lol:

[N8YX]

OK, biting tongue, as instructed. :)


EDIT: Looks like you've 'stumped the Fred' on this one. :D
Not quite.

Someone else can play this round... :lol:

Biting your tongue also eh? :lol:
I seem to recall working on one of those in a previous life...if it's what I'm thinking it is.

[KG4CGC]

It looks familiar but I have not a clue.

[w2amr]

OK, biting tongue, as instructed. :)


EDIT: Looks like you've 'stumped the Fred' on this one. :D
Could be.
BTW, did you notice all the empty seats at Brystol on Sunday?

If you'd been here in TN you'd know why. The weather was lousy! Windy, raining with lots of lightning and thunder. I was amazed they got the race completed.


Yeah, that was the spin DW put on it. I think the problem goes deeper than that.

[w2amr]

OK, biting tongue, as instructed. :)


EDIT: Looks like you've 'stumped the Fred' on this one. :D
Not quite.

Someone else can play this round... :lol:

Biting your tongue also eh? :lol:
I seem to recall working on one of those in a previous life...if it's what I'm thinking it is.
And what are you thinking it is?

[N4VGB]

Yeah, that was the spin DW put on it. I think the problem goes deeper than that.



You don't have to "spin" miserable weather. I don't think I would have made the drive to Bristol on that day, even if I had free tickets in hand.

All race track attendance is down, a lot of people just can't afford the ticket price any longer. Even our local short track attendance is down and a lot of the racers no longer show up every weekend.

NASCAR and the track owners aren't immune to economic woes, but since both are into black ink territory just on the TV rights sales, before the season even starts, they're OK. Those TV rights are the key to NASCAR's money and surprisingly the junk sales. The sales of those hats, jackets, model cars, pictures, etc. is huge money for them.

The truck racing series was created for TV only, ticket sales were never in the equation.

[w2amr]

Yeah, that was the spin DW put on it. I think the problem goes deeper than that.



You don't have to "spin" miserable weather. I don't think I would have made the drive to Bristol on that day, even if I had free tickets in hand.

All race track attendance is down, a lot of people just can't afford the ticket price any longer.
Make up your mind.

[N4VGB]

Yeah, that was the spin DW put on it. I think the problem goes deeper than that.



You don't have to "spin" miserable weather. I don't think I would have made the drive to Bristol on that day, even if I had free tickets in hand.

All race track attendance is down, a lot of people just can't afford the ticket price any longer.
Make up your mind.

For the Bristol race, it was a combination of both factors. NASCAR won't be broke any time soon George. But some of the race teams are barely hanging on now, sponsor money is a bit thin these days.

[w2amr]

Yeah, that was the spin DW put on it. I think the problem goes deeper than that.



You don't have to "spin" miserable weather. I don't think I would have made the drive to Bristol on that day, even if I had free tickets in hand.

All race track attendance is down, a lot of people just can't afford the ticket price any longer.
Make up your mind.

For the Bristol race, it was a combination of both factors. NASCAR won't be broke any time soon George. But some of the race teams are barely hanging on now, sponsor money is a bit thin these days.
And I think it will get worse before it gets better.

[w2amr]

Ok, back to the business at hand. Anybody know what it is? Somebody? Anybody? Not yet Mack.

[N4VGB]

And I think it will get worse before it gets better.



Oh yeah. Many of the teams are not showing up now at every NASCAR race. Some are only able to pull togather 1, 2 or 3 race sponsor deals at a time, the names cahnge on those cars so often it's very confusing now.

It's still a good deal for sponsors, each car in every race is guaranteed so many air time seconds that show the main sponsor name. Compared to the network price for the same exposure time in a produced commercial, it's cheap. Not even factoring in that NASCAR fans are the most sponsor product loyal bunch in the world. :roll: They'll actually drink a certain brand of beer because that beer name is on a car they like. :roll: :sick: Viagra or Cialis depends on which is sponsoring who! :rofl:

Affectionately called the "boner mobiles" here in the South! :rofl:

[w2amr]

Well, these guys are stumped.
Tell em what it is Mack.

[N4VGB]

Well, these guys are stumped.
Tell em what it is Mack.

The receiver section of an AN/GRC-9 or RT-77, whichever military nomenclature floats your boat. The same basic components actually wear a lot of military designations with only slight differences in configuration and accessories.

I can' believe that one stumped anyone? :think

[N4VGB]

New round of play. WWII piece, a real classic. George probably knows this one, so it's his turn to bite his tongue. :lol:

[w2amr]

Well, these guys are stumped.
Tell em what it is Mack.

The receiver section of an AN/GRC-9 or RT-77, whichever military nomenclature floats your boat. The same basic components actually wear a lot of military designations with only slight differences in configuration and accessories.

I can' believe that one stumped anyone? :think
http://media7.dropshots.com/photos/88780/20100325/143059.jpg
I sold my GRC-9 station, but I did hold on to a receiver that I got from fair radio. I hooked it up to a home brew P/S and it makes a great little bed side receiver.

[N9FE]

Looks like something out of a B52 to me.

[N4VGB]

I sold my GRC-9 station, but I did hold on to a receiver that I got from fair radio. I hooked it up to a home brew P/S and it makes a great little bed side receiver.



Mine is the Chinese clone, known as the Type 102E. While it looks somewhat different than the AN/GRC-9 physically, it is a dead on clone electrically. When I got it I took one look at the schematic and immediately said "I know this radio? :chin: ". So I sent out a few emails and it was confirmed.

The 102E sets have been the subject of much conjecture since they were dumped on eBay by a Chinese gent in Canada. Inside they appear to be of North American manufacture and only the Chinese markings on the front panels give a clue to their intended country of use. Just like the GRC-9, it'll load the proverbial "wet string" for an antenna.

I find it a little hard to believe that the Chinese marked components inside their own radios in standard English and then marked the front panels in Chinese. :roll:

[N4VGB]

Looks like something out of a B52 to me.

Not even warm. :D

[N8YX]

Well, these guys are stumped.
Tell em what it is Mack.

The receiver section of an AN/GRC-9 or RT-77, whichever military nomenclature floats your boat. The same basic components actually wear a lot of military designations with only slight differences in configuration and accessories.

I can' believe that one stumped anyone? :think
http://media7.dropshots.com/photos/88780/20100325/143059.jpg
I sold my GRC-9 station, but I did hold on to a receiver that I got from fair radio. I hooked it up to a home brew P/S and it makes a great little bed side receiver.
My friend Mark (high-school buddy) dragged what I believe to be one of those into class one day and we all got to poke out fingers into it...the "radio kids", that is. I can't recall if I've ever seen another, but then again our 'fests are stocked with Beanie Babies and you kid's old train sets rather than (gasp!) radio gear.

[N4VGB]

but then again our 'fests are stocked with Beanie Babies and you kid's old train sets rather than (gasp!) radio gear.



I used to get my panties in a wad over all the non ham junk at hamfests. Last year at the Elijay,GA 'fest there was a local craft guy setup with some very well made and unusual bird houses. So I ended up brining home several bird houses, got a sweet discount for the multiple purchase, since nothing else peaked my interest.

I was a real HERO when I got home from that 'fest! The wife loved them! Hearing cheers instead of jeers from her was a treat. ;)

[w2amr]

Looks like something out of a B52 to me.
So is this.
http://media6.dropshots.com/photos/88780/20100326/011748.jpg

[w2amr]

I sold my GRC-9 station, but I did hold on to a receiver that I got from fair radio. I hooked it up to a home brew P/S and it makes a great little bed side receiver.



Mine is the Chinese clone, known as the Type 102E. While it looks somewhat different than the AN/GRC-9 physically, it is a dead on clone electrically. When I got it I took one look at the schematic and immediately said "I know this radio? :chin: ". So I sent out a few emails and it was confirmed.

The 102E sets have been the subject of much conjecture since they were dumped on eBay by a Chinese gent in Canada. Inside they appear to be of North American manufacture and only the Chinese markings on the front panels give a clue to their intended country of use. Just like the GRC-9, it'll load the proverbial "wet string" for an antenna.

I find it a little hard to believe that the Chinese marked components inside their own radios in standard English and then marked the front panels in Chinese. :roll:
Do you have a picture of it?

[w2amr]

New round of play. WWII piece, a real classic. George probably knows this one, so it's his turn to bite his tongue. :lol:
I don't know what it is. But it is cool looking.

[w2amr]

Can we get finished up with Mack's enrty? I have a good one for your consideration.

[N4VGB]

Do you have a picture of it?



Here's a couple of pics and a link to a website about them. http://www.nf6x.net/greenradio/type102e ... npack.html (http://www.nf6x.net/greenradio/type102e/unpack/unpack.html)

That eBay seller sold a bunch of these things. K4ENC/Bob had one also, but as is his standard practice, he didn't keep it long. :lol: Bob doesn't keep anything long after he gets it to the point of working FB! :lol:

[N4VGB]

Can we get finished up with Mack's enrty? I have a good one for your consideration.

Post it George, we can do 2 at a time.

[N4VGB]

New round of play. WWII piece, a real classic. George probably knows this one, so it's his turn to bite his tongue. :lol:
I don't know what it is. But it is cool looking.

Oh my, I am proud now, I stumped George with that one! :dance

[w2amr]

Do you have a picture of it?



Here's a couple of pics and a link to a website about them. http://www.nf6x.net/greenradio/type102e ... npack.html (http://www.nf6x.net/greenradio/type102e/unpack/unpack.html)

That eBay seller sold a bunch of these things. K4ENC/Bob had one also, but as is his standard practice, he didn't keep it long. :lol: Bob doesn't keep anything long after he gets it to the point of working FB! :lol:
That is REALLY cool looking. :agree:

[w2amr]

Ok , here are the rules. Everybody only gets one wrong answer on this one. A yes answer keeps you in the running. One wrong guess and yer outta here. So choose wisely my friends.
Name the manufacturer and the model.
http://media7.dropshots.com/photos/88780/20100326/133129.jpg

[N4VGB]

Ok , here are the rules. Everybody only gets one wrong answer on this one. A yes answer keeps you in the running. One wrong guess and yer outta here. So choose wisely my friends.
Name the manufacturer and the model.


You forgot to DQ me! :lol:

I'll bite the tongue voluntarily on this one. ;)

[w2amr]

Ok , here are the rules. Everybody only gets one wrong answer on this one. A yes answer keeps you in the running. One wrong guess and yer outta here. So choose wisely my friends.
Name the manufacturer and the model.


You forgot to DQ me! :lol:

I'll bite the tongue voluntarily on this one. ;)
[strike:2jv8n7a6]Send me a PM, I'll tell you if you're right.[/strike:2jv8n7a6]
No, I changed my mind. I think I have a feeling I got you on this one.
Go for it.

[N4VGB]

No, I changed my mind. I think I have a feeling I got you on this one.
Go for it.



Challenge accepted George. You think I'm gonna say it's a Hammarlund SP-210LX, BUT that is technically incorrect.

Since it's wearing Dakaware knobs instead of chicken head knobs and has the metal plate behind the center knob below the meter, it's a BC-779A.

Or is it an SP-200 R-179? :oops:

[w2amr]

This is not a multiple choice quiz. :lol:
Name the manufacturer and the model.
Remember , one wrong answer and yer outta here.
BTW, you did have one correct. But which one? :twisted:

[N4VGB]

This is not a multiple choice quiz. :lol:
Name the manufacturer and the model.
Remember , one wrong answer and yer outta here.
BTW, you did have one correct. But which one? :twisted:

George, I couldn't remember a single distinguishing factor which would show in your pic that would make it possible to pick accurately.

So I went on a reference tour of the web and still can't find an easily verifiable way to tell the difference in the sets I mentioned by your pic?

So since the plain old SP-200, military R-179, is most likely the more plentiful and common, I'll go with that pick.

[w2amr]

Tell ya what old buddy, Just give me the name of manufacturer and you win. :lol:

[N4VGB]

Tell ya what old buddy, Just give me the name of manufacturer and you win. :lol:

It's definitely a Hammarlund. Exactly which one I dunno, since several looked exactly alike in that perod.

[w2amr]

Tell ya what old buddy, Just give me the name of manufacturer and you win. :lol:

It's definitely a Hammarlund. Exactly which one I dunno, since several looked exactly alike in that perod.

Ahhhhh , I gotcha! :dance:
Hammarlund never made a receiver with a front panel that color

http://media6.dropshots.com/photos/88780/20100326/133104.jpg
http://media6.dropshots.com/photos/88780/20100327/105852.jpg
During a W.W.II under a 1942 military contract, Howard manufactured the BC-779 version of the Super Pro SP-200 series for Hammarlund. The "made for Hammarlund by Howard" wording suggests that Hammarlund subcontracted manufacturing to keep up with the high wartime demand. From photos, it appears that the Howard built Super Pro's are all in military gray, while some Hammarlund-built models were in the civilian black crackle finish, with a military name tag added.

[N8YX]

Okay, gang...what's this one?

http://oldradios.co.nz/gallery/anchors/UNKNOWN%202.jpg

[N4VGB]

Ahhhhh , I gotcha! :dance:



Pfffft! Pretty thin George. :roll:

Lots of companies made military radios under contract to another company. Many of them had slightly different paint. I call FOUL on thin one! Where's the referee? :lol:

[N4VGB]

Okay, gang...what's this one?

http://oldradios.co.nz/gallery/anchors/UNKNOWN%202.jpg


Looks like a butchered BC-312??? :think

[KG4CGC]

Ahhhhh , I gotcha! :dance:



Pfffft! Pretty thin George. :roll:

Lots of companies made military radios under contract to another company. Many of them had slightly different paint. I call FOUL on thin one! Where's the referee? :lol:
I'm the referee. Not have a seat and wait for your turn to come up again on the next rig.
Point to George.

[w2amr]

Ahhhhh , I gotcha! :dance:



Pfffft! Pretty thin George. :roll:

Lots of companies made military radios under contract to another company. Many of them had slightly different paint. I call FOUL on thin one! Where's the referee? :lol:
They are all in the political forum trying to get Paul sedated. :rofl:

[w2amr]

Ahhhhh , I gotcha! :dance:



Pfffft! Pretty thin George. :roll:

Lots of companies made military radios under contract to another company. Many of them had slightly different paint. I call FOUL on thin one! Where's the referee? :lol:
I'm the referee. Not have a seat and wait for your turn to come up again on the next rig.

touché Charles. :lol:

[w2amr]

Okay, gang...what's this one?

http://oldradios.co.nz/gallery/anchors/UNKNOWN%202.jpg


Looks like a butchered BC-312??? :think
You nailed that one. I don't think it was butchered though. Probably was laying in the back yard at Fair radio for 20 years.And it can be yours fror $500. :snicker:

[KG4CGC]

I like the double reverse backwards upside down meter.
It could have been worse. On a German radio of the era, even the frequency scale was backwards.
LOL!

[w2amr]

I remember seeing a ham transmitter with a meter like that. Hummmmm
:think

[N4VGB]

touché Charles. :lol:



OK, name the manufacturer of this R-390A George!

What's that you say? Impossible because so many companies did manufacture them?

No excuse, name the manufacturer and you only have one guess. :rofl:

[w2amr]

touché Charles. :lol:



OK, name the manufacturer of this R-390A George!

What's that you say? Impossible because so many companies did manufacture them?

No excuse, name the manufacturer and you only have one guess. :rofl:
:lame:
Oh no, Don't even try it it. Many companies made the R-390. Only Hammarlund and Howard made the super pro. Take yer loss like a man. :rofl:

[N4VGB]

touché Charles. :lol:



OK, name the manufacturer of this R-390A George!

What's that you say? Impossible because so many companies did manufacture them?

No excuse, name the manufacturer and you only have one guess. :rofl:
:lame:
Oh no, Don't even try it it. Many companies made the R-390. Only Hammarlund and Howard made the super pro. Take yer loss like a man. :rofl:

I have no losses, you cheater! :neener:

[KG4CGC]

A radio so good, over time it was made by 10 different manufacturers.

[w2amr]

A radio so good, over time it was made by 10 different manufacturers.
Wow, that many?

[KG4CGC]

A radio so good, over time it was made by 10 different manufacturers.
Wow, that many?
You Betcha!

[w2amr]

A radio so good, over time it was made by 10 different manufacturers.
Wow, that many?
You Betcha!
I think it was originally designed by Collins , yes?

[KG4CGC]

Originally built by Collins: Ernie Pappenfus (K6EZ) designed the electronics and Fred Johnson was over the mechanicals.

[N4VGB]

Now to deliver the "coup de grace".

The pic I posted is NOT a R-390A. :mrgreen:

[N4VGB]

New round of play. WWII piece, a real classic. George probably knows this one, so it's his turn to bite his tongue. :lol:



I'm shocked, none with even a close guess on this one. It's a BC-652-A rcvr. This is the rcvr that every HF radio Jeep in WWII was equipped with.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0YP5ZSOi1o

What's that you say? Oh yeah, the dynamotor is a little noisey.

[w2amr]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4014/4468628629_1ffa6f60b0_o.jpg
It just breaks my heart to hear a grown man cry. So In order to keep the whining to a minimum, This next one was only made by one company.

[kf0rt]

Scott Marine SLRM

WWII Navy receiver - 540KHz-18.6MHz, 12 toobs.

Every once in a while, I get "lucky." ;)

[w2amr]

Scott Marine SLRM

WWII Navy receiver - 540KHz-18.6MHz, 12 toobs.

Every once in a while, I get "lucky." ;)
Good one Rob. :clap:

[kf0rt]

My turn. Should be easy, but I haven't seen many of these.
Make & model.

http://www.westton.com/misc/what1.jpg

[w2amr]

Looks very hallicrafterish.

[w2amr]

My turn. Should be easy, but I haven't seen many of these.
Make & model.

http://www.westton.com/misc/what1.jpg
I hope it was made by just one manufacturer. Wouldn't want to get the crybaby bawling again. :neener:

[kf0rt]

:yes: :snicker: :rofl:

[KG4CGC]

I does look of a Hallicrafters "S" something. Circa 1953.

[KG4CGC]

Is that the model with the 2000kHz IF?

[kf0rt]

Is that the model with the 2000kHz IF?

This exact model? No. :mrgreen:

[KG4CGC]

Well then, it is likely the S-53A, the "A" denoted a revision to the 2K IF which lacked expected performance and carries the standard (for the time), 455 kHz IF.

[kf0rt]

:agree: Good call, Charles!

[KG4CGC]

Believe it or not, an OT managed to give me the entire history of that radio as it was his first son's favorite radio in his shack. Don't ask me how I managed to get in a conversation with the OM. I guess it is just common courtesy at the Charlotte Hamfest.

[w2amr]

And Charles is on the board. :agree:

[N4VGB]

I hope it was made by just one manufacturer. Wouldn't want to get the crybaby bawling again. :neener:



2 manufacturers or multiple manufacturers, no difference. :neener: :rofl:

[KG4CGC]

I know of at least one member who knows the answer.
I'm just going to show the pic. The rest is up to you to come up with.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/bebop5/ACAP.jpg

[w2amr]

Not a clue. :think

[w2amr]

WTF is it???????????
:dance:

http://media8.dropshots.com/photos/88780/20100401/b_022730.jpg

[WØTKX]

You can tweak some capacitors by cutting a slit... done with a blast of abrasive liquid or sometimes a laser.
But as far as a specific piece of equipment, I dunno.

[KG4CGC]

You can tweak some capacitors by cutting a slit... done with a blast of abrasive liquid or sometimes a laser.
But as far as a specific piece of equipment, I dunno.
:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: = 5 claps.
Very good! Moowee Bwayno!
That's all I was looking for. That is a cap that sits in my Fluke 87III. To the naked eye it looks like a crack but the photo reveals a purposeful cut.

[kf0rt]

You can tweak some capacitors by cutting a slit... done with a blast of abrasive liquid or sometimes a laser.
But as far as a specific piece of equipment, I dunno.
:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: = 5 claps.
Very good! Moowee Bwayno!
That's all I was looking for. That is a cap that sits in my Fluke 87III. To the naked eye it looks like a crack but the photo reveals a purposeful cut.

Was gonna guess what Dave said, but I've never heard of this being done in a piece of production gear. Izzn't that why they have precision (and even trimmer) caps? Fluke is highly regarded, so I learned something. :agree:

[w2amr]

WTF is it???????????
:dance:

http://media8.dropshots.com/photos/88780/20100401/b_022730.jpg
Well, I'm waiting. :whistle

[KG4CGC]

Are those horizontal lines reminiscent of early Collins gear or was it an afterthought by the builder?

[w2amr]

Are those horizontal lines reminiscent of early Collins gear or was it an afterthought by the builder?
Nope, not Collins.

[WØTKX]

Was gonna guess what Dave said, but I've never heard of this being done in a piece of production gear. Izzn't that why they have precision (and even trimmer) caps? Fluke is highly regarded, so I learned something. :agree:

Usually more stable, and cheaper than a trimmer.

When have you ever built a circuit (or program) that didn't need a little tweaking to make it work? :neener:

[kf0rt]

Was gonna guess what Dave said, but I've never heard of this being done in a piece of production gear. Izzn't that why they have precision (and even trimmer) caps? Fluke is highly regarded, so I learned something. :agree:

Usually more stable, and cheaper than a trimmer.

When have you ever built a circuit (or program) that didn't need a little tweaking to make it work? :neener:

Hell, I've been involved in circuits that quit working when the clip lead was replaced with real wire! :rofl:

[WØTKX]

Well, I'm waiting. :whistle

Barker and Williamson? Didn't some of their stuff have winged horizontal lines?

I'd like to be able to read the panel a little better...

[w2amr]

Well, I'm waiting. :whistle

Barker and Williamson? Didn't some of their stuff have winged horizontal lines?

I'd like to be able to read the panel a little better...

Nope , not a B&W.

I took great pains to make sure you can't read it a little better. :twisted:

[N4VGB]

WTF is it???????????
:dance:

http://media8.dropshots.com/photos/88780/20100401/b_022730.jpg



Enough of this BS, I can't stand it any longer!

It's a Hammarlund 4-20 xmitter.

A good piece and if you're as lucky as I, you might even own the companion 4-11 modulator. :dance

[KG4CGC]

[youtube:1bl3m9oh]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6NHpt57sFA[/youtube:1bl3m9oh]

[kf0rt]

Enough of this BS, I can't stand it any longer!

It's a Hammarlund 4-20 xmitter.

A good piece and if you're as lucky as I, you might even own the companion 4-11 modulator. :dance

Well, thanks for giving us a chance. :lol:

http://www.arts-attic.com/radio/hammarlund/images/371.jpg

[WØTKX]

The only way he could have hidden it more would need Datak dry transfer lettering on it... :lol:

[N4VGB]

Hell, I've been involved in circuits that quit working when the clip lead was replaced with real wire! :rofl:



That's exactly what K4UXK/Clyde of Columbia,TN says.

Which explains why his temporary clip leaded together HB AM xmitter operated this way for years. Single 833A modulated by a pair. :roll:

[w2amr]

The only way he could have hidden it more would need Datak dry transfer lettering on it... :lol:
Ahhh, stop whining. At least I left the knobs and meter. :mrgreen:

[kf0rt]

Hell, I've been involved in circuits that quit working when the clip lead was replaced with real wire! :rofl:



That's exactly what K4UXK/Clyde of Columbia,TN says.

Which explains why his temporary clip leaded together HB AM xmitter operated this way for years. Single 833A modulated by a pair. :roll:

Well, I never did anything quite that ugly. :whistle

[KG4CGC]

Hey Rob, how did you find that picture of me for your avatar?
http://www.westton.com/misc/isla.jpg

[kf0rt]

Find it. Hell, I took it! :snicker:
They were restocking the bar, as I recall...

[KG4CGC]

Well from a distance, that could be your barkeep. lulz
But I don't cross my legs lulz lulz lulz!

[kf0rt]

Just some old guy enjoying his book in Cancun. I dug how he used the umbrella stand to hold his cane. Picture taken whilst sitting at the outdoor bar (uh, but before the bar opened). :cheers:

Weird tho - it displays a little fuzzy here on da Isle. Hmmm.

[N4VGB]

Break is over, time for a new round.

Not too common and not too rare.

[w2amr]

That is a very nice looking receiver. I don't think I ever saw one before though.

[N9FE]

It's old. Built like a battleship, and it has garage door handles.

[KG4CGC]

ITT Mackay Marine 3010C
Saw one in Charlotte.

[KG4CGC]

Are those Collins filters I see?
Looks like a 3.1khz and a 500Hz but it is hard to tell for sure.

[w2amr]

It's old. Built like a battleship, and it has garage door handles.
Makes it easier to move it's bulk in and out of the cabinet.

[w2amr]

ITT Mackay Marine 3010C
Saw one in Charlotte.
You the man Charles. Now Dilly will start whining about how you cheated. :lol:

[N4VGB]

ITT Mackay Marine 3010C
Saw one in Charlotte.
You the man Charles. Now Dilly will start whining about how you cheated. :lol:

Actually George, I'm amazed that you've never seen one before.

Weird but excellent receiver. Uses a 7788 first RF amp, which was designed for VHF/UHF and has about 60db gain at 14mhz, which goes completely opposite to good rcvr design theory, which pegs max 1st RF amp gain at about 10db or else the noise floor goes to hell. MacKay also used the ubber high gain 6688 as a mixer, again opposite good rcvr design theory.

The only reasonable explanation I've heard of the 3010C design is that it was intended to be used on a marine mobile whip antenna and since much of marine comms were VLF back then, it kind of makes sense.

Inside looks a bit like a Racal RA-17 but it's only an illusion, completely different design. Interesting note on the 2 Collins filters, if you try to put one of the Dave Curry filters in place of the original Collins filter, the rcvr goes almost dead in that filter position??? Turns out the originals are high impedance input and low impedance output, the Curry filters are low impedance on both sides. I dunno why, but in a Collins radio the Curry filters work FB, better than the originals! :think

[w2amr]

I certainly wouldn't kick it out of my shack.

[N9FE]

I certainly wouldn't kick it out of my shack.
Only the ruv you wong time girls on the email..

[w2amr]

I certainly wouldn't kick it out of my shack.
Only the ruv you wong time girls on the email..
:lol: No, they ain't even gettiing in the fuckin house.

[N8YX]

A friend in the area has one of those.

I have a 3030AR and a 3031A - both solid-state, synthesized. Good receivers. I've been tempted to build a matching transmitter for use with them.

[KG4CGC]

I hear that Pete, K6DGH in California has one for sale right now.
3010C that is.

[N4VGB]

A friend in the area has one of those.

I have a 3030AR and a 3031A - both solid-state, synthesized. Good receivers. I've been tempted to build a matching transmitter for use with them.

I don't think I've ever heard of or seen a MacKay 3030 or 3031???

Now I have seen a bunch of the Cubic 3030 rcvrs.

The antique MacKay 128 VLF regen rcvr and the tube type 3010 are the only MacKay rcvrs that I'm familiar with in the least.

[KG4CGC]

I heard Pete got $810 for his.