"EVERYTHING
ARC-5" MAILING LIST
(SCR-274N/ARA/ATA too!)
ARC5@QTH.NET
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the purpose of this list? Aren't there already several
sources of information about ARC-5 and related equipment?
A: There are indeed. When I became interested in ARC-5 equipment
I found there were several mailing lists and newsgroups with information
about surplus military electronic equipment. But I also discovered
that ARC-5 postings were actually pretty few and far between.
Considering the interest, I asked around and was surprised to
find NO mailing list devoted exclusively to ARC-5/SCR-274N/ARA/ATA
equipment. I had to read thousands of words each week before I
came across just one item of interest. I have established this
list as a focus for EVERYTHING ARC-5.
Q: What do you mean by "ARC-5" equipment?
A: For the purposes of this list, "ARC-5" refers to
surplus military components from AN/ARC-5, SCR-274N, ARA, and
ATA equipment. Included are transmitters, receivers, modulators,
dynamotors, control units, test sets, cables, connectors, racks,
shock mounts, splines, knobs, parts, tech manuals, books, general
information, etc., etc.
Q: Is buying and selling permitted?
A: Sure. Non-commercial Buying, selling, trading, and want lists
are all permitted and encouraged. Please include model, description,
price, condition and location of all items offered for sale. If
you can post a picture on a web site somewhere please do so and
include the URL. Please do not attach pictures or any other type
of files to messages sent to the list! If you have a good photograph
of an item, but have no way of posting a picture yourself on a
web site, you may contact me. I may be able to help.
Q: Do I have to be a subscriber to post to the list?
A: Yes.
Q: How do I post to the list?
A: Send an e-mail to: ARC5@QTH.NET
Q: Are there any types of postings that are not permitted?
A: Personal attacks and off-topic items (including virus warnings)
are not welcome here. Please confine posts to text only (no HTML
and no attachments). When you respond to a post please take a
moment and consider whether you want to respond to the individual
or the whole list. Please confine your posts to ARC-5 and related
items. For example, posts for AN/GRC-, PRC-, SRC-, URC-, BC-610,
ART-13, Rxx, Txx, etc. belong elsewhere.
Q: Are there any general administrative rules for the use of
the list?
A: This list and many others hosted on QTH.NET are made possible
through the generosity of Alan Waller, K3TKJ. Al has established
a number general rules and guidelines that apply to all of the
QTH.NET lists. Please take a moment and take a look at them at:
http://www.qsl.net/aup.html
and http://www.qth.net/miniaup.html
Q: How do I subscribe to or unsubscribe
from the list?
A: As with all of the QTH.NET mailing lists, just go to http://www.qth.net
where you will find a "list of lists." Simply select
ARC5. Then indicate whether or not you want to subscribe or unsubscribe
and enter your e-mail address. You will shortly receive a confirmation
message, which you must reply to. This serves to verify that your
e-mail address can be reached by the QTH.NET list server. After
verification you will receive another e-mail confirming your membership.
Q: Who can I contact if I have other questions about the list?
A: The ARC5@QTH.NET list is maintained by Randy Stegemeyer, W7HR.
E-mail: hamradio@oz.net. This is a new list and the FAQ list is
bound to grow as other questions come up. Please check this FAQ
occasionally for updates.