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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Sir, I saw your article on modifying these radio's
to accomodate C.B's. As a collector and refurbisher of same, I was
concerned</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>over the destruction of another historical object
of WW11 to apparently accomodate the perceived needs of re-enactors and
the</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>observing general public. I certainly favor
"re-enactment" and the continuing use of period hardware, however I also feel
that trying</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>to make a 1940's piece of technology into a 1990's
communications device is neither honestly representative of the period
you</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>are re-enacting or honest with the public you may
be accomodating.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>May I suggest that you approach persons who
"restore boatanchor radios" and ask them for assistance in "bringing back to
life"</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>many of these older radio's. I truly believe that
someone in this group would be glad to assist you with the BC-611 in
LEGALLY</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>putting it back on the air</FONT> <FONT
face=Arial size=2>". I think (forgive me if I am wrong" that there is a < or
= ruling on transmitters of 50 milliWatts that</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>allows unlicensed communications. I suggest you
read FCC Part 15?? AND/OR seek assistance in your endeavours with
licensed</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Radio Amateurs who can legally use these radios on
Ham Bands.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>As yourself, I am a serious collector. NOT WANTING
to DESTROY the intrinsic value of these historical objects...at the same time
being</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>mindful of respecting "other people property
ownership rights".</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I think there is a value in what I suggest AND if a
re-enactor comments that "commo is not great" ( maybe not of CB quality!!),
then you</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>can say "DUH!!"..it wasn't for thos guys 50
years ago...but at least you have the privelege of knowing that FIRST HAND.
( I have'n't taken</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>4 pounds of steel off my M1 Garand simply to
accomodate the "desire" for a lighter rifle!....y'see?)</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I wish you a pleasant re-enacting
day..........Respectfully, Tony Grogan.</FONT> </DIV></BODY></HTML>