Re: Mr Carlson does an AR88/CR88
Greetings all.
Mr Carlson lost me I am afraid.
He seems to be one of those "plug it in and switch on" brigade with nary a thought for the possible damage.
He is lucky that C-119 didn't kill the audio output transformer.
Very lucky!
Then to add insult he was playing with the power switch, specifically turning it to the transmit position while the radio was running and then back to receive.
Those of us that know the inner workings know that is a big no no. The high tension spikes caused by that action has killed many a radio.
This sort of information is readily available to the casual searcher and has been discussed here on this form alone innumerable times.
He is so lucky he didn't kill that beautiful CR-88. It looks to be in pristine condition.
Wish mine were so pretty.
Enough said on my part.
There is a raging thunder storm here now so I will say good night all.
Cheers,
Robert, VK2BNM.
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