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wb3eii:
Can anybody point me to the correct chain that is used on the band change mechanism for the National Nc-300 receiver?
I have tried a few different 'new' chains, and I believe the ones currently being made are of a slightly different pitch or size, compared to the remains of the original chains.
So I'm probably looking for some new-old-stock type of deal, someone who has a reel of this stuff dating from 50 years ago.
ANYONE?
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Chuck...K1KW:
Hi,
I don't know what the correct chain is but if you know its dimensions try matching them to the many varieties available at McMaster Carr here:
I would think a "standard" size was used even back then!
https://www.mcmaster.com/products/ball-chain/
-Chuck
Carl WA1KPD:
The new ones are all metric. You can substitute, but the drum will not be in alignment on all bands.
Maybe someone has a parts unt?
KD1SH:
You might check with these guys:
https://www.ballchain.com
Made in the U.S, apparently, and the sizes they list are given in standard SAE values, not metric, although they do indicate the metric equivalents.
WA2SQQ:
This would make an interesting episode of “How it’s Made”
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