From: military-radio-guy Full-Name: Dennis R Starks To: military radio collectors#1 Fcc: Sent Date: Mon, 26 Oct 1998 04:11:21 Subject: MILITARY COLLECTOR GROUP POST, Oct.26/98 Message-ID: <19981026.041020.5311.5.military-radio-guy@juno.com> X-Status: Sent X-Mailer: Juno 1.49 MILITARY COLLECTOR GROUP POST, Oct.26/98 Index: ANNOUNCEMENTS; PRC-6 Project Parts, PRC data on your web site, CONDENSED PRC RADIO DATA; Part II, PRC-42 > PRC-77. by Dennis Starks SPECIAL EVENT REPORTS; Southside Kansas City, Rickreal Swapmeet, MEMBERS WRITE; Next Number Up? Why URC? Rich Needs an ARR-8A Manual, WHATSITS? TSEC/KY-67 NEW MEMBER; Steve Waters HUMOR; *********************************************** ANNOUNCEMENTS; PRC-6 Project Parts, When you receive your PRC-6 and begin playing with it, should you require any parts, let me know. Several of the radios received were in such bad shape that I could not in good conscience send them on to you. As a result we'll part them out, and some of you that ordered more than two radios will be getting a partial refund. PRC data on your web site, It has been asked by members several times in the past if it was permissible to include the original series of PRC data on their web sites. This permission has been denied in every case for several reasons, with permission granted for any other article or series that we have published provided the proper credits were included for both the author and this group as the original publisher. If there is still interest in doing this, the current series can be included on your web site provided that it is made clear that this is a greatly "Condensed" version of the original, that the original material is available in print, and the list of reference sources must be included along with the expected normal credits. Note, the Reference List I posted a few days ago with the beginning of the Addenda series is now obsolete and an update is available. If your interested in any of the above, let me know and I'll draft something for your use. *********************************************** CONDENSED PRC RADIO DATA; Part II, PRC-42 > PRC-77. by Dennis Starks PRC-42; Backpack HF/SSB transceiver. Intended for tactical use in support of amphibious operations. Ops 2-12mc with a possible 20,000 channels. R.F output power is rated at 20 watts. Operable from 110vac 60cps, or internal batteries(27.5vdc). Built by AVCO Mtg.Corp, Lawrence, Mass. contract NObar-77507, November 1958. Ref.#38 A second description of this radio exist as printed in a late 60's edition of "Electronics, a McGraw-Hill publication". Here is noted as being a developmental radio by AVCO which turned into the PRC-70 program. Ops 2-76mc in 1kc steps with an R.F. output power of 40 watts. 32 lbs. PRC-44, Navy flight deck communication system. Ref.late 60's edition of "Electronics", a McGraw-Hill publication. No further information. PRC-46;General purpose VHF,FM portable transceiver.Ops 144-174mc on one xtal control channel with an output power of 1 watt.Requires 10.5v (rec),1.5v & 150v (trans).No further information. Ref.#29 PRC-47/RT-671;2 man,pack-portable HF,USB/CW transceiver.Collins designed and built for use by Special Forces. Ops 2-12mc on any one of 10,000 synthesized frequencies spaced every 1kc.RF output power is 100 watts(high) or 20 watts (low).Requires 110vac(400cps) or 24vdc supplied by vehicle storage battery,or BB-451 silver zinc rechargeable battery.Size (RT-671) 7 x 13.5 x 21.25,42lbs. Accessories include CY-3700 transit case,CW-647 pannel cover,H-33 handset,LS-166 loudspeaker,H-233 headphones,J-45 telegraph key,MX-4430 battery adapter terminal,CX-8393 AC power cable,CX-8394 DC power cable ,CX-8395 battery cable,AS-1320 whip antenna & canvas bag,AS-1321 long wire antenna,MT-2786 legs & ground plane & canvas bag,MK-1519 vehical instalation kit,CV-2455 TTY converter,2 ea pack frames,rucksack bag. A small 110vac/400cps gas generator is also known to have been built by Homelite based on a chain saw motor. Original equipment cost $6004.00.Ref.#9,#9A,#23,#28,#29,#30,#42(BM#52) PRC-49;Handheld UHF,AM/MCW transceiver.Designed for use by downed aircrew.Ops 225-400mc on any one xtal control channel with an RF power output of 100-250mw.Size 5.75 x 1.75 x 3.75". Solid State Design requires 6 and 14vdc supplied by an external battery.No further information.Original cost $1080.00.Ref.#15/1987,#28 PRC-49(various);Variants of the PRC-49 are known to exist,these include PRC-49A,B,& C.It is unknown the differences between these & previous versions,as all share the same basic features,& parameters.It is possible that the only difference may be in the original manufacturer/ supplier. (C) models are reported to include a volume control.Ref.#28 PRC-52; Portable HF/CW transmitter-receiver. Ops 3-16mc Rx, 3-32 MHz Tx , CW Tx only, crystal controlled, 5W with Amp AM-2855, 15 W with AM-2856, runs from 6-72 VDC or 110 VDC, 2 penlight cells(3vdc) for Rx. Built by Delco and Victory. Ref. late 60's edition of "Electronics", a McGraw-Hill publication. No further information. PRC-53;Headset VHF,FM transceiver.Developed & manufactured by the Overhaul & Repair Department,US Navy Air Station,Norfolk VA.This radio is a repackaged PRC-34/36 into a headset intended for use in extreme noise environments,& can be incorporated into a standard Naval ground air crewmans protective helmet.For more information see PRC-34 & 36.Circa 1961.Ref.#26,#30 PRC-55;Receiver transmitter,VHF,FM.Built by Allied Signal with an original Navy cost of $1810.00.Ops on one channel,132-150.8mc,A3,size 4 x 12 X 16",8.4vdc operating voltage,NSN 5820-00-757-3010.No further information.Ref.#28 PRC-56;Built by Allied Signal with an original US Navy cost of $2610.00.NSN 5820-00-757-3011,no further information.Ref.#28 Additional information found in a late 60's edition of "Electronics", a (McGraw-Hill publication): AD805-257, UHF, too bulky, tubes employed. No further information. PRC-58/RT-772;Body worn VHF,FM transceiver.Built by Repco for general purpose use. Ops 144-174mc on any one xtal control frequency.RF power output is 1 watt.Requires 12vdc.Original US Air Force cost $450.00.Ref.#23,#28,#29 PRC-59;Hand-carried,portable,VHF,FM transceiver.Adoption of the commercial Motorola model Z23BAC1001AR,by the US Treasury Department. Note,this radio is identical except for color,frequency split,& the use of a microphone vice handset,to the US Navy's PRC-61.Circuit design includes a 100% solid state receiver,& a highbrid transmitter. Provisions exist for use of a handset or internal loudspeaker. Ops 152-174mc,on any one(two channels optional)xtal controlled frequency.RF power output 1 watt.Requires -6v/26ma(rec) provided by Burgess F4P1 battery,1.5v/875ma(Burgess 4D cell),67.5v & 130v/55ma(2ea Burgess XX45)trans.Optionally power could be supplied via internal 6 volt nicads or any external 12vdc source using a solid state inverter, a 110vac power supply was also available. Accessories include 1/4 wave whip antenna 2AD6021A,Handset ZMN6003A, carry strap ZLN6024A,carry case ZLN6025A.Size 12 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 10 1/8" ,7lbs(less batteries).Circa 1961. Ref.#26,#30 PRC-61/RT-693;Hand-carried VHF,FM portable transceiver.Identical to PRC-59 except frequency range of 130-152mc,use of microphone and internal loudspeaker vice a handset.Adopted at least for use by the US Navy, color is haze gray.Uses battery box CY-3870.Original US Navy cost $1770.00.For more information see PRC-59. Ref.#23,#28 PRC-62;Manpack HF,AM/SSB transceiver.This radio was reported to be used in Vietnam by patrols to talk to unit headquarters in a magazine article "Vietnam,Electronics in War",Electronics magazine May 16,1966. Reported to operate 2-30mc,AM & SSB. Other reports indicate an operational range of 1-12mc with AM,CW,& MCW modes of operation. An Australian list of current issue equipment, circa 1966, includes this radio and describes it as being under development in the U.S. A further decription from this same country reads: "AN/PRC-62 is an HF SSB manpack or vehicular set. Frequency Range 2 to 30 mc/s in 28,000 x 1 kc/s steps. Emission SSB Voice and CW. Power Output 20 Watts. Size 13" x 17 1/4" x 4", Weight 29 pounds. Power Source 12 volt Nickel Cadmium battery for manpack use or 24 volt vehicle supply. Antennas: A. Manually tuned 9'3" portable whip B. Adjustable sloping wire with counterpoise. C. Doublet with transmission line D. Vehicular 15ft whip Status In development in U.S.A." #42(BM#52) PRC-63;Handheld UHF,AM/beacon transceiver.Designed & built by GTE for use by downed aircrew. Ops on 243mc,with one xtal control channel.Requires approx 12vdc. Size 1.5 x 4.5 x 3.25".Original cost(US Navy) $734.00. Ref.#23,#28 PRC-64;Manpack HF,AM/CW transceiver.Adoption of the CIA's Delco 5300 for use by US Army Special Forces. Ops 2.2-6mc on any of four xtal control frequencies.RF output power is 5 watts(CW) & 1.5 watts(AM).Requires 4v,12,& 24v normally supplied by BA-1509.Size 10 x 5 x 4.5",7.5lbs(with battery).Circa 1965. The PRC-64 is also known to have seen service with Australian SAS in South East Asia and was listed as a standard issue item circa 1966. Ref.#9,#9A,#16,#23,#30,#42(BM#52,26) PRC-64A;Same as the PRC-64,but with added provision for 300wpm code burst operation using GRA-71 keyer. PRC-65;Man-pack VHF,AM transceiver.For tactical use to support landing or parachute drop operations.Ops 100-156mc on any of 1120 channels.RF output is 5 watts.Requires 26.5vdc.No further information. Ref.#29 PRC-66;Backpack VHF/UHF,AM transceiver.Intended for use by FAC's, paratroopers,& other combat communications teams in landing,parachute drop,& fighter strike control operations. Ops 225-399.9 on any of 3500 synthesized channels,spaced 50kc apart. RF power output is 3 watts.Requires 24vdc supplied by either alkaline or rechargeable nicad batteries.Set is small enough to be held & operated with one hand.Original US Airforce cost $8926.23. Ref.#11,#12,#13,#28,#29 PRC-66A; Same as the PRC-66 with added squelch function. PRC-66B; Same as the PRC-66A with an added Guard channel Rx option with installation of proper module, and added wide band audio, for used with speech security equipment. PRC-67;Personal portable VHF,FM transceiver.Lightweight self contained radio set for personal communication within a half mile of a central base station. Ops 40-44mc on one xtal control channel.RF output power is 160mw. Requires 10vdc.No further information.Ref.#29. PRC-68/RT-1113;Handheld VHF,FM transceiver. Intended for tactical short range communications between persons in independent small action teams. The PRC-68 can be provided with equipment that will allow secure speech & vehicular operation. Ops on 10 channels with 50 or 200kc spacing any 2mc segment of the 30-79.95mc range.RF power output is 1 watt with a range of 330yrds (short antenna) or 1 mile(long antenna).Requires 12-15vdc supplied by BA-1588,several other battery types are also available.Size 8.35 x 3.8 x 1.52",46oz(including antenna & battery). Accessories include various standard handsets & headsets,6"short rubber antenna,14"long rubber antenna,PRC-25/77 tape antennas can also be used,nylon carry case & shoulder strap,TS-3354 test set. Note,the illustrations provided in Ref.#9,#11,& #12 are of experimental sets,data provided in Ref.#9,& #9A is incorrect.Original cost $1884.00. Ref.#9,#9A,#10,#11,#12,#14,#23,#28,#30 PRC-68A;This later variant of the PRC-68 has the ability to operate on ten preset channels with 25kc channel spacing, in any sequence within any one of four selectable sub-bands, 30-40, 40-54, 50-64, 60-80mc Channel presets are accomplished via internal programming. The radio has a slightly larger cabinet, but retains complete compatibility with previous model accessories. Ref.#28,#26,#30,#31 PRC-68B;Improvement of the PRC-68 that includes an external antenna load control, LCD frequency display, 2 watts RF output(adjustable), 2.5kc channel spacing with full band coverage, simplex or half duplex modes of operation, NBFM or WBFM options for each channel both on Tx and Rx. It's low band module is reported to be replaceable with another which will allow high band operation, but it is possible that reports are confused with that of the (V) variants. Original US Airforce cost $3084.50. Ref.#12,#28,#30,#31 PRC-68B(V)1 and PRC-68B(V)2; It appears that the (V) versions of the PRC-68B reflect a standard PRC-68B with a particular band module installed. I/E PRC-68(V)1 contains the lowband 30-80mc module, and PRC-68(V)2 contains the highband 130-174mc module. PRC-68B(V)2;This radio appears to be a variant of the PRC-68B,produced for the US Airforce at a cost of $3485.00.It is very similar to the PRC- 126V,& may have been replaced by the PRC-128V. Ops 130-174mc,with an adjustable 1-2watts output.Size 3.8W x 1.52H x 9.32L inches,3.125 lbs.NSN 5820-01-248-2852. Ref.#28 PRC-68(X);Improvement of the PRC-68B that include external frequency selection in 25kc steps,use of 2 plug in depo repairable printed circuit cards.Production started 1984. Ref.#12 PRC-68(X-2);Same as PRC-68(X-4)except operation is 30-88mc.Ten preset channels that can be set for any frequency in the band with 12.5,20,25,30,or 50kc spacing.In production 1984. Ref.#12 PRC-68(X-4);Adaptation of the PRC-68B that changes it's frequency coverage to 130-174mc by replacing the RF module.Other operational parameters are unchanged.In production 1984. Ref.#12 PRC-70/RT-1133;Backpack HF/VHF,AM/CW/USB/FSK/FM transceiver.Designed for use by US Special Forces in an attempt to provide communications with all available tactical radio types without the need to carry multiple sets. Ops on any frequency between 2-75.999mc with 100cps spacing(FM 30- 76mc).RF Power output is 30 watts(USB/FM/CW/FSK),7.5 watts(AM). Requires 24vdc normally supplied by batteries BB-651,or BB-534,or power supply PP-6148.Size 4 x 13 x 12",20lbs(less battery case),39lbs (with battery).Ref.#9,#9A,#10,#11,#12 PRC-70(ABN);Adaptation of the PRC-70 for aircraft use. Ref.#10 PRC-70(V)1;Improvements to the PRC-70 including DC voltage input protection ,receiver RF overload protection,& a BNC 50 ohm antenna output connection that bypasses the antenna tuning network.These available from the manufacture(Cincinnati Electronics) as a field change modification kit.Ref.#12 PRC-70(VT-100);Cincinnati Electronics designation for vehicular adaptation of the PRC-70.Ref.#10 PRC-71;Backpack multi transceiver set,HF/VHF/UHF,AM/FM/SSB.Intended for use by FAC's & other forward command applications in the communication with aircraft,ground & Naval forces. The PRC-71 is comprised of a four transceiver set,each is 100% solid state,& may be combined or operated individually with self contained batteries.Vehicular operation is also possible from the vehicles 24vdc source. RT-775,ops 240-350mc on four xtal control channels,with an RF power output of 1 watt. AM phone,MCW,or beacon modes. RT-776,ops 110-140mc,on six xtal control channels,with an RF power output of 1.5 watts. AM phone,MCW or beacon modes. RT-777,ops 38-50mc on two xtal control channels,with an RF power output of 6 watts,FM phone,MCW,& beacon modes. RT-778,ops 4-20mc,on 6 xtal control channels,with an RF power output of 10 watts. SSB/CW rec,CW transmit. NSN 5820-00-880-7114. Ref.#18,#26,#28,#29 PRC-72;Backpack multi transceiver set HF/VHF/UHF,SSB/AM/FM.This radio system is similar in purpose to the PRC-71. The set is comprised of four transceivers which can be operated individually with their self contained batteries,or all can be combined into a common pack frame. Ops 2-11.99mc on any of 10,000 synthesized frequencies spaced 1kc apart(RT-835),38-50mc on any 6 xtal control channels(RT-836),110-140mc on any 6 xtal control channels(RT-838),240-350mc on any 4 xtal control channels(RT-837).RF output power;10 watts SSB/CW,5 watts MCW(RT-835). 6 watts,FM(RT-836). 1.5 watts,AM(RT-838). 1 watt,AM(RT-837). Requires 24vdc supplied by external DC source or 14.8v rechargeable nicad battery BB-618(2ea for RT-835). Accessories include AS-1967 48"tape antenna for RT-836,AS-1968 23" tape antenna for RT-838,AS-1969 10"tape antenna for RT-837,AS-1970 108"whip antenna for RT-835(this is a standard AT-271 less the 3/8 x 24 thread adapter),AS-1971 85'lonwire antenna for RT-835,CX-11691 repeater cable,5ea BB-618 batteries,H-248 headset/microphone,CW-894 canvas accessories bag,CW-894 canvas carry bag for RT-836/837 or 838, ST-154 Rucksack(equipment mounting rack for 4 transceivers & accessor- ies bag),CX-11559 remote operations cable,C-8050 remote control head. Sizes 5 x 8 x 10",9.6lbs(RT-835),3.3 x 5 x 7"(RT-836,837,838),3.6lbs (RT-836),3.5lbs(RT-838),3,8lbs(RT-837).Circa 1970. Ref.#16,#18,#23,#29,#30 PRC-73;Hand held VHF,FM transceiver.Built by Repco for the US Navy with a unit cost of $753.00.The PRC-73 & others,was to be replace by the PRC- 94V1. Ops 132-174mc,with 1.5 watts RF output.Requires 25vdc.NSN 5820-00- 989-4705,no further information. Ref.#28 PRC-74/RT-794;Backpack HF,USB/CW transceiver. Intended to replace the TRC- 77,GRC-9,GRC-109,& PRC-64 then in use with US Army Special Forces Teams. Ops 2-12mc on any of 10,000 synthesized frequencies,in 1kc steps,and provisions for fine tune.RF power output is 15 watts.Requires 10.5- 17vdc supplied by 10ea rechargeable nicad batteries BB-458,or 70ea dry battery BA-70,or 2ea Batteries BA-386/PRC-25 or BA-4386/PRC-25,or BB- 5598 lithium battery,or PP-4514 vehicular or fixed station audio amplifier/power supply & 24vdc or 110vac,other battery power supplies are also available.Size 15.5 x 3.75 x 12",14.4lbs(less battery). Accessories include,AS-1887 center loaded whip antenna,AB-955 rubber spring antenna base support,MT-3613 antenna mounting bracket,H-189 handset,M-80 microphone,H-140 headphones,KY-562 telegraph key,CW-836 accessories bag,CY-4880 battery box(10ea BB-458 or 70ea BA-70),or CY-6121 battery box,or CY-7773 battery box(universal/dual battery,PRC- 25/77 type,rechargeable),or CY-6314 battery box(dual PRC-25 type bat- teries,same as CY-7773 except not rechargeable),CX-11468 cable/CW key. Original cost $5560.00,all the PRC-74 series are to be replaced by the PRC-104. Ref.#9,#9A,#10,#11,#18,#23,#28,#29,#30 PRC-74A;Same as PRC-74 with the addition of code burst capability using GRA-71 keyer & CX-10239 cable,& replacement of panel markings(MC & KC with MHZ & KHZ)beginning with serial number 371,circa 1966.Original cost $7600.00. PRC-74B;Same as PRC-74A except has the extended frequency range of 2-18mc. Circa 1967. Manufactured by Huges Aircraft in the US, and by Rediffusion in the UK as the GR-345. PRC-74C;Identical to the PRC-74B except for the front panel frequency markings being in MHZ/KHZ(megahertz/kilohertz) rather than MC/KC(megacycles/kilocycles). PRC-74T;Variant of the PRC-74B built by Tadrin in Israel.This model is identical to the US version with the exception of an added AME mode. The Basic RT unit can be combined with an amplifier/power unit (OA-7040T) & mounting MT-7400T to form the VRC-740T vehicular system. Ref.#10,#11 PRC-74(?);Two other variants of the PRC-74 have been reported to exist. These both include 2-30mc coverage,but in different manors. #1.Is of U.S. origin & is a Depo modification of a standard PRC-74 which includes an outboard conversion along with internal modifications. #2.Is of Israeli origin,with all modifications being internal..Ref.#31 PRC-75/RT-976;Handheld UHF,AM transceiver.Intended purpose similar to that of the PRC-66. Operates 225-399.9mc one of 3500 front panel setable channels(three each thumb operated dials). AM/MCW with an output power of 1 watt.Requires 18-30vdc. Accessories include AS-2447 14.6"tape antenna,UG-1884 BNC antenna adapter,CX-12162 DC/Audio cable,LS-549 loud speaker,CY-6472,CY-6729, ST-162,also various vehicular installation equipment.Size 1.6 x 4.3 x 8",6lbs. Original cost $7277.00. Ref.#13(WS-91),#28,31 PRC-75A;The difference between this,& the earlier model are unknown. The PRC-75A is however known to have been used by the US Navy,& Marine Corps,with an original cost of $6309.68. Ref.#28 PRC-76;Portable radio set that provides two-way communications with any other FM radio set operating between 70-80mc. With 1w RF output. No further information. Ref.#29A Additional information was supplied in a late 60's edition of "Electronics", a McGraw-Hill publication: AF project 407L, 30-76 single channel, crystal control, 1 Watt. No further information. PRC-77/RT-841;Backpack VHF,FM transceiver.Developed as replacement for the PRC-25. The PRC-77 is physically identical to the PRC-25 & uses all common accessories along with many other common components.Electronically the only difference is the replacement of the PRC-25's output tube resulting in a 100% solid state radio,additionally the audio bandwidth has been widened to allow operation with secure voice equipment.For operational parameters & accessories see PRC-25. Ref.#9,#9A,#10,#11,#12,#18,#30 PRC-77/GY/RT-841;Non US version of US PRC-77.Built by Telemit in Germany, this radio was introduced in 1971,& uses a new synthesizer & updated technology.As with the US PRC-77. Known ancillary equipment include(these part of the COM-80/GY series),PP-770 50 watt vehicular RF power amplifier,AM-88 vehicular audio amplifier/adapter(simi to the US AM-2060),& a converter to allow operation of this equipment from 12vdc vice 24vdc. All other operational parameters are the same as the US PRC-77.Ref.#12 PRC-77A/GY;Non US version of US PRC-77.Same as PRC-77/GY with new CMOS circuit design,& a digital synthesizer.Intered production 1984.Ref.#12 PRC-77C/GY;Non US version of US PRC-77.Further improvement of the PRC-77A/GY includes built in voice incryption with front panel code selection,& provisions for 25 or 50kc channel spacing.Ref.#12 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Format: Courier #12 font. Margins, top .07", bottom .25", left .5", right .5", header .07", footer 0. *********************************************** SPECIAL EVENT REPORTS; Southside Kansas City, HI DENNIS. HERE IS A REPORT ON THE SOUTH SIDE HAMFEST. I TRIED REAL HARD TO LEAVE AT 6:30AM SO I COULD STOP AND GET A BITE TO EAT ON THE WAY, BUT ON SATURDAY I JUST CAN'T GET OUT OF BED WHEN I WANT TO. SO I LEFT AT 6:45AM AND DIDN'T GET ANYTHING TO EAT. I WANTED TO BE THERE AT 8:00AM WHEN THE DOORS OPENED SO I DROVE REAL FAST (LUCKILY NO TICKETS). EVERYTHING WAS FINE ALONG THE HIGHWAY UNTIL I GOT JUST PAST LAWRENCE AND A BIRD THOUGHT HE COULD OUT RUN ME. I HAD TO STOP AND GET THE DAMN THING FROM THE CRACK BETWEEN THE HOOD AND FENDER SO THE FEATHERS WOULD STOP FLYING. I LOST 10 MINUTES WITH THAT STOP. SO I DROVE FASTER. TALK IN WAS REAL GOOD FOUND THE PLACE WITHOUT GETTING LOST. I GOT THERE AT 8:05AM. JUST IN TIME TO SEE SOME GUY CARRYING OUT A AN/URM-63, ANYWAY THAT WAS WHAT WAS PAINTED ON THE SIDE. I GOT INSIDE AND STARTED LOOKING AROUND. THE ONLY THING GREEN I SAW WAS A MX-6707/VRC FOR $25.00 (I BOUGHT IT). THE ONLY OTHER PIECE OF MILITARY RADIO STUFF I SAW WAS A TU-8B FOR $40.00. IT WAS STILL SITTING THERE WHEN I LEFT. I SAW A COUPLE OF PIECES OF TEST EQUIPMENT, BUT NOTHING REAL GOOD. MOST OF IT WAS STILL SITTING THERE WHEN I LEFT ALSO. I SAW ONE TABLE WITH SOME OF THE TM 11-660 TO 670 EDUCATIONAL MANUALS. I BOUGHT A COUPLE OF THEM. AROUND 10:45AM THE CROWD REALLY STARTED THINNING OUT. AT 11:00AM MOST OF THE PEOPLE WERE LEAVING BECAUSE MOST OF THE TABLE WERE REALLY PICKED OVER. I LEFT ABOUT 11:15AM. I GOT HOME WITH NO PROBLEMS. TODD HUSS KA0ZDD@JUNO.COM (PREFERRED) ed) I don't feel so bad know about not being able to attend. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rickreal Swapmeet, At the Rickreal swapmeet i saw a couple interesting things. I saw an ARB receiver with a new front panel. At first i thot it was a G L Co. "Mariner" conversion & was very interested to buy it. It retained only 3 controls on the front panel, no other connections, had tuning, band, and volume. At the left rear side were 4 connectors. The owner told me his father had done the work, and used it with a vibrator supply as a car radio in his jeep on hunting trips. The one-off home conversion aspect lessened my interest almost totally and i didn't even feel like negotiating against his obvious higher opinion of the thing. I also saw a TBY-6, i don't think i have one of these, all mine are -4 or -8s i think. This one didn't seem to have the fat dingy lettering that's a giveaway for radium treatment. The lettering was very narrow, precise, almost like the earliest model except that besides narrow lettering the letters were inscribed like the rest of the newer models. No accessories, naturally. I was thinking of buying it to swap it with one of my 'hot' one's accessories. I was sort of thinking out loud to the seller and i'm quite sure he wasn't understanding my curiousity, he told me that the front panel had looked dirty and he had thoroughly cleaned it. While he was telling me this i was thinking, "Wow ! Better you than me, friend ! " . I was thinking of the wonderfullness of wiping loose radium around. That was the end of that interest, fast. I also met Ken K7RPX who gave me a JT-350 that had been demilitarized by rats peeing and shitting on critical components. He had a super interesting story about a rare variant: "The Tektronix ARR-15". Seems that in the late 1960s, a couple or 3 hams at Tek had tooled up to convert the ARR-15 to a rackmount version, with a new front panel. ARR-15s were being released in numbers to MARS members, and relayracks were obtainable from Boeing surplus. ( altho the 3-bay rack "weighed about a thousand pounds" ). The ARR-15 because of its calibration feature, at the time offered the only possibility for the average person to have this kind of calibration in a receiver, without going to an R-390. They were popular in an SWL type application, for monitoring use on specific services, like WWV or the national "Transcon" ( HF aircraft) frequency. Ken sez there were about 50 - 60 of these built for individual hams, as their own project, just using Tek facilities. There were 2 models, one with an S-meter circuit. The ARR-15 manual was reproduced, but in blue 'Ozalid' blueprint format, singlesided, and with the 'Tek ARR-15' circuit additions added to the schematic. Ken sez he has two of these receivers. I begged him to write a short article about the 'Tektronix ARR-15' for ER or some other such venue. I also talked to Ken Lakin about a marine conversion of the BC-654 he owns. the xmtr osc is changed to xtal control, the roller coil was replaced by a fixed tapped coil. he also sez he is operating a BC-191 on wendsday nites AM net on 1945 kcs. ( what a great frequency ). regards, hue miller *********************************************** MEMBERS WRITE; Next Number Up? Why URC? 1.- When a service wishes to request the next "AN/XYZ" number in sequence, where do they call? (wouldn't it be nice to look at that log!) 2.- How come there are so many AN/URC numbers that one would think should be AN/PRC numbers? Alan Tasker ed) #1 is a very good question and I'd love to find out. It might well answer a bunch of questions. #2, I've commented on in a couple of past articles. I have no idea! It seems as though URC is a "catch all" designation used as an expedient, with the Navy being the most notorious mis-user. A URC/URR/URT designated radio might range from a shirt pocket portable to a multi thousand pound transmitter (and EVERYTHING in between). Could it be, that when an Interested Party asked the Powers That Be, "what numbers next?" And the Powers That Be dallied too long with an answer, the Interested Parties just slapped them a URC number on it? Who Knows? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rich Needs an ARR-8A Manual, Dennis: I am looking for a TM for a ARR-8A receiver. Has youz Got one? I am really enjoying your postings. I look forward to them . Problem is I have a stack of printouts that is starting to push the roof up! Tnx Rich Wurtzinger ed) sorry to have saddled you with all that paper debree, does your roof need the extra support? Why print it all out? I just save it to a file, it takes up far less room. *********************************************** WHATSITS? TSEC/KY-67 Hi Dennis, Do you have any information on the TSEC/KY-67? It is also known as a Bancroft. So far I have been able to find out that it is a 3-76 MHz vehicle or backpack encrypted radio. I have a mount for one and it is similar in size to a PRC-70. I think it was made by Collins but I am not sure. It is interesting that there would be a complete radio without the AN/PRC or VRC nomenclature. I think it was only used by the Marine corps. At least that's the only reference I can find. Tom Bryan *********************************************** NEW MEMBER; Steve Waters Dennis Thank you very much for the invitation. I would like very much to join the group. I agree to the rules of membership and will follow them. I will give you some info about myself and my interest. Steve Waters Amature Call AE4IN. I am 39 years old and loved radios all my life. I have been introduced to old military radios by my friend and mentor Sam Timberlake. I am still on the low end of the learning curve when it comes to repairing the old rigs but I am learning . I have a BC-610 that I use weekly and a SX-28-A that needs a little work that I plan for a winter project. I have a SP-600 that I use with a VIKING 1 and am currently working on a Valiant. The NAVY Reciever you are already aware of and thanks for your help with info on it. I have turned toward military equipment not only for the historical aspect of it but the rugged construction and the great repair manuals that I find most useful. My knowledge of the military rigs is shallow but I learn every day. I am an Instrument Tech by trade and work in the Pulp and Paper Industry. When not playing with radios I spend time with my family. My son Nick is KF4TXR and he is developing an affection for the older rigs also. Nick made the trip to TENN with me to pick up the BC-610 and helped me with the repair. My other hobby is working with old motorcycles. Thank You Steve Waters *********************************************** HUMOR; The Perfect Day for him and her...................... First, the Perfect Day for Her: 8:15 Wakeup to hugs and kisses 8:30 Weigh in 5lbs lighter than yesterday 8:45 Breakfast in bed, fresh squeezed orange juice and croissants 9:15 Soothing hot bath with fragrent lilac bath oil 10:00 Light workout at club with handsome, funny personal trainer 10:30 Facial, manicure, shampoo and comb out 12:00 Lunch with best friend at outdoor cafe 12:45 Notice ex-boyfriends wife, she has gained 30 lbs 1:00 Shopping with friends, unlimited credit 3:00 Nap 4:00 3 dozens roses delivered by florist, card is from secret admirer 4:15 Light workout at club, followed by gentle massage 5:30 Pick out outfit for dinner, prim before the mirror 7:30 Candlelight dinner for two followed by dancing 10:00 Hot shower (alone) 10:30 Make love 11:00 Pillow talk, light touching and cuddling 11:15 Fall asleep in his big strong arms Now, the Perfect Day for Him! 6:00 Alarm 6:15 Blowjob 6:30 Massive dump while reading sports section of USA Today 7:00 Breakfast, Filet mignon and eggs, toast and coffee 7:30 Limo arrives 7:45 Stoli Bloody Mary enroute to airport 8:15 DFW - Private G4 to Augusta, Georgia (Coffee, SI and WSJ) 9:30 Limo to Augusta National Golf Club 9:45 Front nine at Augusta (2 under) 11:45 Lunch, 2 dozen oysters on the half shell, 3 Heinekens 12:15 Blowjob 12:30 Back nine Augusta (4 under) 2:15 Limo back to airport (Bombay martini) 2:30 Private G4, Augusta to Nassau, Bahamas (nap) 3:15 Late afternoon fishing excursion with all female (topless) crew 4:30 Land World Record light tackle Marlin (1249 lbs) 5:00 G4 back to DFW, massage & hand job enroute by naked Kathy Ireland 6:45 Shit, shower and shave 7:00 Watch CNN newsflash: Clinton resigns, Hillary and Al Gore farm animal video released and authenticated. (Hillary has a secret mole, Al looks real cold) 7:30 Dinner, Lobster appetizers, Dom Perigon (1963), 20 oz. New York Steak 9:00 Remy Martin and Cuban Partagas cigar 9:30 Sex with three women (preferably at least two with mixed race origin) 11:00 Massage and Jacuzzi 11:45 Bed (alone) 11:50 12 second, 4 note fart, dog leaves the room 11:55 Sleep ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In rural Carbon County, PA, a group of men were drinking beer and discharging firearms from the rear deck of a home owned by Irving Michaels, age 27. The men were firing at a raccoon that was wandering by, but the beer apparently impaired their aim and, despite the estimated 35 shots the group fired, the animal escaped into a 3 foot diameter drainage pipe some 100 feet away from Mr. Michaels' deck. Determined to terminate the animal, Mr. Michaels retrieved a can of gasoline and poured some down the pipe, intending to smoke the animal out. After several unsuccessful attempts to ignite the fuel, Michaels emptied the entire 5 gallon fuel can down the pipe and tried to ignite it again, to no avail. Not one to admit defeat by wildlife, the determined Mr. Michaels proceeded to slide feet-first approximately 15 feet down the sloping pipe to toss the match. The subsequent rapidly expanding fireball propelled Mr. Michaels back the way he had come, though at a much higher rate of speed. He exited the angled pipe "like a Polaris missile leaves a submarine," according to witness Joseph McFadden, 31. Mr. Michaels was launched directly over his own home, right over the heads of his astonished friends, onto his front lawn. In all, he traveled over 280 feet through the air. "There was a Doppler Effect to his scream as he flew over us," Buster McFadden reported, "Followed by a loud thud and a low wheezing groan." The attending physician stated. Other than the total defecation of everything in his upper and lower intestine, he was only able to break both arms, three ribs, is totally deaf, and will loose four toes and two inches of penis to 3rd degree burns. Amazingly, in spite of his stupidity, the idiot is going to live . His friend Billy Ray Higgens said, "It was actually pretty cool, you should have seen that son-of-a-bitch fly, like when they shoot someone out of a cannon at the circus". After recovering consciousness Michaels told reporters, "Shit, I'd do it again if I was sure I wouldn't loose anymore of my toes and privates and stuff". *********************************************** (The preceding was a product of the"Military Collector Group Post", an international email magazine dedicated to the preservation of history and the equipment that made it. Unlimited circulation of this material is authorized so long as the proper credits to the original authors, and publisher or this group are included. For more information conserning this group contact Dennis Starks at, military-radio-guy@juno.com) ***********************************************