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Old December 30th 11, 09:16 AM posted to rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors
Rob Doyle[_2_] Rob Doyle[_2_] is offline
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Default Farnsworth NBFM VHF Radio

When I was a Novice, ca 1970, a local old-timer Ham loaned me
a Farnsworth Radio that was crystalled for the local 34/94
2 meter repeater.

The unit was a rack that was about 3 ft by 2 ft and had a
transmitter unit, a receiver unit, and a 60 Hz power supply
unit - all sitting side-by-side. Each unit could be removed
from the rack independently.

I recall the transmitter had an 829B in the final - the power
supply was full of mercury vapor tubes. The story was that
it was intended for use on trains. Either way it was
a 2 man lift.

I've searched several times for information on it but I've
never found any mention of Farnsworth VHF equipment.

Does anybody recognize this from my description?

Rob
WA3TGF