[BC] RCA BTA 1R2

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In a message dated 11/16/2005 5:42:17 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
Towers at mre.com writes:

> Is that the one which is Light/Dark Blue instead of the light/dark grey?

You've got the color scheme correct.

>  IIRC there are only minor differences in the box.  Such as a different 
>  solid state rectifier.  I had one and I think I know where the manual is 
>  for that.  BUT if you have a 1R1 schematic, you are fairly close.

The rectifier assembly is a set of 4 PC boards down at the bottom of the 
front compartment. Lots of little diodes, resistors & caps. Our old CCA had a 
different type of module, altogether. This almost looks like somehting an 
experienced Ham would build.

Someone modified this beastie to have three tubes in the RF section. So there 
are five 4-400's on the "shelf". It has a *brand new* power transformer, 
which, surprisingly, is identical to the burned-up original. I'm surprised that 
someone actually still makes the things with the same exact style and 
construction.

Surprisingly, our RI Engineer has never had a set of prints for this thing. 
Knowing him, he probably has the circuit memorized. All I need is a Vulcan to 
do a mind meld and upload it to *my* brain. <ggg>

Willie...