[Milsurplus] Thought on the 348 and SSB

[Jim Haynes]

On Mon, 12 Dec 2011, Ray Fantini wrote:

> I have never shied away from modifications of equipment but always try 
> to keep the radio somewhat in line with the items original function. The 
> BC-348 is a good receiver for band cursing or operating AM, I have used 
> my 348 on 7.29 several times and it not a bad performer for high powered 
> AM copy, but trying to use that receiver for SSB is like putting a 
> saddle on a cow. Yes you can do it but what's the point? In a world with 
> no shortage of good SSB radios what advantage would there be in trying 
> to modify a BC-348 for SSB?

In my case the time was circa 1960 and it was the best receiver I could
afford.  I was using it mainly for RTTY, not for SSB.