@fernblatt I have a Navy-converted BC-348-Q that has a PL-259 instead of the antenna post. So far no one has come up with a logical - or illogical - reason for this but it's pretty cool anyway. With it, I have a completely virgin BC-312-N that once I get wheels under me will become part of a vehicle-transported rig.
@OlegKostoglatov Back in the late 50s into the 60s then picking up again in the 70s after a brief hiatus, I was one of those "evil people :)" who converted, perverted and stripped surplus for my own nefarious purposes. While I would love to have all that equipment now in its original condition, it got me on the air far cheaper than any other possible route. I'm not one of the purists out for blood. Given my history, I can't afford to be.
@Kludge808 It sounds like it was already heavily modified to start with so there isn't really much to preserve, a lot of those military receivers and transmitters were sold at surplus stores and were a low budget way for hams to set up a rig after some modifications. Some were useful for this purpose others were not since they were designed for short range reception and transmission.
Like Kludge said, I'm sure folks will yell at you for daring desicrate a historic radio, it's better you use what was probably a hacked radio already than to rip it apart for it's parts.
Good Job!
Speaking of mods, would you believe I found both a BC-348 and a BC-312 that were totally non-ham-hacked? Not only that, the BC-312 is an official USMC modified unit re-done to run on 24 volts.
While a whole squad of purists would love to tear your heart out for this, a few of us collectors can appreciate the effort in this conversion. For myself, I would like to see next a restoration of a piece of WW II equipment which requires the same effort and knowledge, and can be a lot of fun to do. The BC-348 you mentioned would be a good candidate.
@fernblatt I have a Navy-converted BC-348-Q that has a PL-259 instead of the antenna post. So far no one has come up with a logical - or illogical - reason for this but it's pretty cool anyway. With it, I have a completely virgin BC-312-N that once I get wheels under me will become part of a vehicle-transported rig.
So much fun, so little time. :-)
Kludge808 1 year ago
@OlegKostoglatov Back in the late 50s into the 60s then picking up again in the 70s after a brief hiatus, I was one of those "evil people :)" who converted, perverted and stripped surplus for my own nefarious purposes. While I would love to have all that equipment now in its original condition, it got me on the air far cheaper than any other possible route. I'm not one of the purists out for blood. Given my history, I can't afford to be.
Kludge808 1 year ago
@Kludge808 It sounds like it was already heavily modified to start with so there isn't really much to preserve, a lot of those military receivers and transmitters were sold at surplus stores and were a low budget way for hams to set up a rig after some modifications. Some were useful for this purpose others were not since they were designed for short range reception and transmission.
OlegKostoglatov 1 year ago
Like Kludge said, I'm sure folks will yell at you for daring desicrate a historic radio, it's better you use what was probably a hacked radio already than to rip it apart for it's parts.
Good Job!
Speaking of mods, would you believe I found both a BC-348 and a BC-312 that were totally non-ham-hacked? Not only that, the BC-312 is an official USMC modified unit re-done to run on 24 volts.
fernblatt 2 years ago
W7QHO
I'm with Michael, WH7HG here. Great job bringing a basket case back to life and usefulness.
w7qho 2 years ago
While a whole squad of purists would love to tear your heart out for this, a few of us collectors can appreciate the effort in this conversion. For myself, I would like to see next a restoration of a piece of WW II equipment which requires the same effort and knowledge, and can be a lot of fun to do. The BC-348 you mentioned would be a good candidate.
BEst regards,
Michael, WH7HG
Kludge808 2 years ago
Hi, can you let me have a copy of the article and circuit ? Ben.
militaryradiomuseum 2 years ago
Didn't notice this update vid until after commenting on the first. Ask and ye shall receive, huh?
I like the mods. The radio looks much better, but don't wait too long on those e-caps. What about adding a vintage external speaker?
Regards,
John
joernone 2 years ago
Wow!, you've done a lot of work. It sounds pretty nice. Good job. Sam
mrbuki77 2 years ago