[BC] Query Ref. Collins 310Z B-1 exciter

[Mark A Garrett]

Hi Tom:

Been awhile since I was in one of these exciters but if it comes with a service manual it should make it easier to change frequencies and properly set up the AFC on it.  I think I had to change some varicaps in one of these exciters 20 years ago (plus the rubber shock mounts as they had dry rotted), cured a lot of noise in the unit.

Working for a public radio station I have a lot of equipment that has been well maintained but is pretty obsolete and has been replaced by more modern equipment.  I only keep it around if I have a major failure and need to utilize it.  Otherwise it sits and looks pretty.  

Mark Garrett
Tri States Public Radio

From:"Tom Spencer" <Radiofreetom at gmail.com>

Just how good or otherwise is this box; and how difficult would it be to
re-tune to another frequency?  There's one on eBay for $99.99 on 88.5...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/COLLINS-310Z-1B-FM-BROADCAST-EXCITER-/220946887809

Sidebar question:  Has anyone noticed that a lot of the FM RF equipment
on eBay seems to be NCE reserved-band?

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Tom Spencer

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