[time-nuts] APN-9A Very Rare LORAN-A Manual Copies Available

[Herbert Poetzl]

On Sun, Apr 21, 2013 at 11:21:33AM -0700, J. Forster wrote:
> As you may know, some time ago, I acquired an all-but-mythical
> APN-9A LORAN-A receiver/Indicator.

> This is not the common APN-9 LORAN-A, but is a hybrid
> (analog/digital) version built for the B-36 bomber. 
> Very few were built and documentation is just about
> non-existant.

> I have been very generously lent a copy of the Handbook of
> Operating Instructions (AN 16-30APN9-6) and the Handbook
> of Maintenance Instructions (AN 16-30APN9-7) plus some
> manuals on the Antenna Couplers. This is very likely the 
> only documentation extant on the set.

> I am going to make a high quality Xerox copy of the manual,
> but, since it is little extra effort to make additional 
> copies at the same time, I'm willing to make additional 
> copies at Staples cost + postage.

> Note:

> This is a one time only offer. It has to be manually fed.
> I do not own the original.
> I am offering anything but Xeroxs of the original.
> The copies will be two-sidede, like the original.
> Oversized sheets will be copied in one piece, oversized.
> I'd expect the copying cost to be under $50.
> Only the complete manuals are available.

Just out of curiosity: wouldn't it be way smarter to 
make high resolution Scans instead of Copies, to preserve 
the Information for posterity?

best,
Herbert

PS: no, I'm not interested in a copy _or_ scan.

> If you are interested, please contact me off-list ONLY, 
> before next Saturday.

> Best,

> -John

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