Lynn wrote:
. DC voltage was common in some cities, notably New York,
I think at around 110 volts. DC was convenient for operating traction
motors of the sort used in elevators so it was continued until a
surprizingly late date. DC was also available in some other US cities
but its beyond my recall which ones. 110 VDC was also common on
shipboard.

Richard Knoppow
Los Angeles
WB6KBL

110VDC on ships, Oh yes! Partner and I repairing radar

Shame that replies sometimes take a few hours to saturate the planet via
Usenet. The man's AA5 * could be saturated in flames* before he has a
chance to read this thread.

If its not too late, bub, just throw it out on deck and let the
"skipper" aka "wife" unplug or stomp on it. We're not talking a Julien
Creek mega model that can't be killed, are we? Jess like The Old Chief
said.

on one such ship, bravely (snipped)
Old Chief Lynn, W7LTQ

Oh whit, mind my manners. What was the question?

-Bill