Hi Gary,
This sounds like a *real* project radio. But all the 509 owners on
the list will be interested in your progress, so check in whenever you
have an update.
73/73,
ed - k9ew
www.k9ew.us
On Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 6:01 AM, Gary Harmon <gharmon@idworld.net> wrote:
> The filter jammed inside this 509 was a MFJ CW-2 unit. It was wired into
> the accessory socket in place of the jumper between pins 4 and 5. Two
> switches were mangled into the front panel. The whole setup could have been
> mounted in a little box and wires run to the accessory and 12v sockets ad
> eliminated the front panel damage. The AGC mod was a switch added to the
> back panel with a 220 mfd cap. C16 (125 mfd) cap was raised off the board
> and wired to the switch. Seems like AGC was obtained by switching between
> the two caps. Both mods have been removed and five holes plugged with J-B
> Weld. ON-OFF switch is in constant ON mode.
>
> Smoke residue has been removed. Need dial cord assembly, accessory plug,
> and volume control/switch. Will see what Ten-Tec has to offer this morning.
> Hopefully the model store will have some similar paint for the panel plugs.
>
> Neat little radio.
>
> Vr,
>
> Gary H. Harmon, Jr. - K5JWK
> 6003 Archwood
> San Antonio, TX 78239-1504
> 210.657.1549h
> 210.884.6926c
>
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