MILITARY COLLECTOR GROUP POST, May 29/98 Index: ANNOUNCEMENTS; PRC-6 Project, Inverter Series, Saturday & Sunday Entries, MEMBERS WRITE; Military Radio User Net, More PRC-66 Usage, Thanks From the USMC Historical Company, WHATSIT? Hell If I Know! NEW MEMBERS; Carmelo Litrico Dick Dillman Richard Wurtzinger ON THE COMMERCIAL FRONT; Haney Electronic Co. Museum Down Sizing List, Navy RAL-7, HUMOR; *********************************************** ANNOUNCEMENTS; PRC-6 Project, All but one box of the PRC-6's have arrived, the last was here yesterday but as cash was required, I had to go to the bank to get some. I hope to have shipping underway soon as the copies of manuals and inverter data are received from Ralph. Inverter Series, Monday we'll begin a series of construction articles for a universal inverter power supply. While I will post all the text here, Ralph will be handling the Email of schematics, and graphics to those able to receive it. For those unable to receive graphics, hard copies will also be made available, again provided by Ralph. This will be the same material we are including with the PRC-6 project data/manuals. Saturday & Sunday Entries, Remember to have your entry in to me for the Saturday morning "Paper Trail" by tonight(Friday), and for Sunday morning Group Want's/Trade's by Saturday night. Dennis *********************************************** MEMBERS WRITE; More Military Radio User Net, How about 50.300 fm as a simplex frequency? It is gaining popularity here in L.A. Also, older prc sets can do the khz spacing. Late June and the 1st week of July are excellent times to listen for band openings on 6 meters. I will listen for you all. DKWkid@aol.com/Glenn/KD6TQE --------------------- Hi I have been reading the ideas on getting up a "military collectors net" on the air. I personally would love to see this happen. I have no ideas for HF freq's since I really don't own any military transmitters that cover those bands (YET) however I think that it is safe to say that the crowds on 14 MHZ would be difficult to deal with. The 40 meter band could hold some possibilities, and 75 or 80 meters could also be fun in the winter months, however right now they may be a big challange except for early morning/late night hours. I really like the idea of some stuff on the 6 meter band, and have done some looking in the repeater guide (mine is old, 1994 vintage) How about something like 52.70 or 52.80 as frequencys to use ? This is just a suggestion, as I am sure that different regions of the country may have problems with these, however I thought that I would throw out some numbers and see. I think that these freqs would be good for the folks using continous tuning radios like the PRC-10. Since 6 meters is begining to get noticed again I believe that giving it a try soon would probably be a good idea. any thoughts ? Also, how about thinking about something on 10 meters ? Maybe dust off that RT-67 or PRC-9 and try FM simplex !! Kevin Hough KG0QE Farmington, MN. KG0QE@juno.com ed) 160meters is not out of the realm either. Nor discount the excellent summer/daytime propagation for 75meter medium range work, the last couple years have produced near telephone like dependability out to 200 miles in the early afternoon. I'm going to fire up my scanner on 6 meters to see what's going on, will give a call if it I hear you. Regard our none licensed members, any moron can pass a no-code test, so there's no excuse for not getting on 6meters legally! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- More PRC-66 Usage, Dennis, It was reported to me directly by an a former Army RTO that he carried a PRC-66 strapped to his PRC-77 as a combo unit while on patrol. I'm sorry I don't have more info than this. I'll try to find out more. Best Regards, Geoff Bunza -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks From the USMC Historical Company; We would like to thank several people who have helped us to get hold of some very nice gear for the USMC Historical Company: Bill Howard found us some more leather covered EE-8s Joe Pinner has handled the purchase of a TBY for us from the Louisiana Museum of Military History. Dennis Starks has found a Bludworth Fathometer for the Liberty ship. Also thanks for the PRC-6 project. Thanks to all: Brian Scace Chief of Naval Services Interpretation The American Historian *********************************************** WHATSIT? Hell If I Know! Dennis, Here is a "Whatisit" for the group. I just got ths item yesterday and am nt having much success finding out what it is. DESCRIPTION OF THE ITEM Has a black metal name plate with: POJACAVAC Tip MI-1M There is a logo of a three sided shield with a bird on the top(inside the shield) and some sort of a symbol(looks Arabic) below the bird. Unit is painted a pale green, which matched the color of the IM 66 Yugoslav Telephone. The set is 2 1/4 high x 5 1/2 wide x 4 1/2 without battery box. The front panel controls are surrounded by a metal guard of sorts. At each end are slots which appear to be for a carry sling. The front panel has a 7 Pin Cannon connector on the left side, then a standard socket for 1/4 “ jack, (socket had spring loaded dust cover), two rheostats labeled PODESAVANJE and marked A and B. Then a rubber covered toggle switch marked UKLJ in the up position and ISKLJ in the lower position. Bottom of unit has 8 metal studs to contact the batteries. Assume the battery box is the same size as the unit. Front panel held in place by spring catches. Battery box also held on by similar catches. Components not connected to front panel controls are mounted on a removable circuit board. Unit has 6 transistors. Circuit board held in place by a retaining strap which is removed by removal of two screws. Anybody have any guesses as to what it is, let me know. Bill Howard THE WILLIAM L. HOWARD ORDNANCE TECHNICAL INTELLIGENCE MUSEUM e-mail wlhoward@gte.net Telephone AC 813 585-7756 *********************************************** NEW MEMBERS; Hallo Dennis, I am a Military Equipments Collector. My Radio Collection starts from WS 38, RAL, RAK,TCS, to modern PRC 128 or AN/UGX 7 fax machine. I have about 50 Radios in my collection not too much, but I am very entusiast for. I am 42 year old and I live in countryside, on Etna mountain, in Sicily. Surplus and Military equipments are my principal interest and spend all my freetime for it, trading equipments with my friends. I am in contact with many italian collector. I am very interested to your group, so tell me wath I have to do to partecipate with your group. Waiting for, i send my best regards. Carmelo Litrico IW9DKX JM77MN ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Greetings, Dennis, and thanks for your invitation to participate in the military radio collectors mailing list. >If after you agree to the above & decide you want to play with us, let me >know. Sounds great. I'd love to join. >#1.Your acceptance of the above conditions. I accept. >#2. A letter describing yourself, your current interest, & whatever else >you might like to include. I've been a collector of classic communications gear for many years and have recently concentrated on military equipment. I attended the Military Radio Collectors Group meet in San Louis Obispo for the first time this year. My military equipment inventory includes: 2 ea. BC-611 I-135 test set for above. AN/GRC-9 with DY-88 dynamotor AN/GRC-109 with AN/GRC-71A code burst kit RBA/RBB/RBC receivers with power supplies RCA AR-88LF (ex-Royal Canadian Air Force) RACAL RA-17L (ex-British Ministry of Defense) I like to use the equipment in addition to collecting it. The AR-88LF has just had an infusion of new condensers and is playing very nicely, thank you, and the AN/GRC-9 has had several field trips. I plan to use the '9 in the upcoming Vintage Field Day. I'm a former member of the Military Vehicle Collectors Group and drive a 1958 (civilian) Willys 4WD utility wagon. I'm also a fan of classic militarty aircraft and currently I'm working with a PBY. I trust that's an adequate introduction. I hope to hear from you soon. Best Regards, Dick Dick Dillman WPE2VT W6AWO Collector Of Heavy Metal: Harleys, Willys and Radios Over 100lbs. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Dennis: The offer to join your elite group sounds too good to refuse. There are a dwindling number of us that can help each other with History and experience with vintage military electronics. Yes, I would like to join your group. My interests are in the areas of WWII Radar and communications equipment. As to a want list, I am looking for schematics / manuals for the ASB radar from WWII. I am a ham for nearly 40 years, K9RLF. I am an Electrical Engineer by profession for a hearing aid company. Send me a profile example and I will fill in additional info as the other members have. Thanks for championing this activity I think it will be a worth while venture. Richard Wurtzinger 1140 S. Taylor Ave. Oak Park, IL 60304 *********************************************** ON THE COMMERCIAL FRONT; Haney Electronic Co. J-45, leg iron CW keys, Correct for BC-1306, GRC-9, GRC-109, and PRC-47. These are new old stock units most still in original packaging, several contract dates from 1968 to 1980's. They include cord CD-201A with PJ-055B connector. The member price is $20.00ea. AS-2975, PRC-70 dipole antenna kit. Unused Similar to that use with the PRC-74 differing mainly in the balun it uses. The member price is $25.00ea. H-250 handsets, new, latest issue. $17.50 ea U-229 audio connectors, $1.00ea U-77 audio connectors, $2.00ea PRC-25 or 77 battery connectors, removed from battery, with white plastic spacer. $1.00ea PRC-70 Selector assembly, unused, forest green. NSN 5820-01-092-5904, also called the A1 module. This is part of the front panel, with 6 frequency select knobs, and readouts, controls for power, mode, volume, and squelch. Includes printed circuit board with microprocessor. $60.00 STEVE HANEY ed) Steve has a list of manuals available on request via email. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Museum Down Sizing List, The Louisiana Museum of Military History, due to financial realities will be will be moving to smaller quarters. We have been asked to help liquidate some of the Commo gear. Below is the first list of equipment that's been made available. If you have an interest in any item contact Joe below via email and he'll pass along any needed info. AM-1780, untested but good condition, $ 25 AM-2060, with cable, $ 95 AS-2851, 30-80 log periodic complete, $ 125 BB-451, NOS with electrolyte kit, $ 185 BB-451, used, $ 100 BC-639, untested but good condition, $ 35 CPRC-26, with most accessories, $ 70 CU-2267/GR, Five unit multicoupler - with two spare F-1482, $125 CY-6121/PRC-74, Wet cell battery box, $ 25 DY-105, untested but looks good, $ 45 DY-105, no dynamotor, $ 25 GRA-71, almost complete, $ 125 GRC / VRC, lots of cables, ASK GRC-109, details later GRR-5, ASK MD-522, with cables, $ 100 PPS-4, complete except for optical sight, $ 300 PRC-25, with accessories, $ 300 PRC-41, with antenna / PP-3700 AC supply - working, $ 175 PRC-68, with handset, antenna and battery - working but a little rough, $200 PRC-68, with handset, antenna and battery - working, good condition, $ 235 PRC-77, with accessories, $ 350 PRC-90, with battery - working, $ 100 PRC-90, with battery - no 282.8 transmit, $ 50 PRR-9/PRT-4A, working w/manual copy, $ 50 R-392, good condition with power cable, $ 200 R-442, working, good condition, $ 225 RT-524A, unchecked, $ 300 RT-524A, working, $ 500 RT-68, no meter, $ 40 RT-858/PPS-6, RT only, Make offer Russian 62R1, VHF cargo pocket transceiver with mike and dipole wire antenna - ASK Make offer Russian R-105M, no accessories, $ 100 Russian R-108, no accessories, $ 100 TRC-77, untested but good condition, $ 75 TS-323, good condition, $ 35 TT-722/TG, untested, $ 50 ITEMS NOT FOR EXPORT All reasonable offers will be considered All items plus shipping Payment to: Glen Thibodeaux c/o Louisiana Museum of Military History P. O. Box 92110 Lafayette, LA 70509 Glen is looking for PRC-64 accessories, G-43 or G-58 generator and M-1 Carbines / accessories. If folks would just contact me directly, I will take care of getting things to Glen. Joseph W Pinner EMail: kc5ijd@sprintmail.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NAVY RAL-7; (I don't have time to mess with this guy, you wanna follow up on it? Dennis) Dscrtptn of Navy Rdo Rcvr: RAL-7, 110-115-120 vols, 60 hrtz Serial No #40, Navy Dept Bureau of Ships..RCA Type CND - 46166 Radio Rcvr Rectifier Pwr Unit CND 20131 U kno az much az I now. I havnt opnd bx 2 see whts insde. Ownr says it cam tht way. Condition? Like it came off the ship. It hasn't been opened. Just a time warp sitting in his dry Calif garage since eons. NO MODS. As a used-to-be ham radio op..it's fair game to know old tubes (etc.) have value. Why not UR thoughts with a price range. It will save my delving into this biz. If you have specific Qs, I'll dig. You are the expert. Jim Collison *********************************************** HUMOR; WHY WE'RE ALL SO TIRED For a couple years I've been blaming it on iron poor blood, lack of vitamins, dieting and a dozen other maladies. But now I found out the real reason.I'm tired because I'm overworked.The population of this country is 237 million.104 million are retired.That leaves 133 million to do the work.There are 85 million in school, which leave 48 million to do the work.Of this there are 29 million employed by the federal government.This leaves 19 million to do the work.Four million are in the Armed Forces, which leaves 15 million to do the work. Take from the total the 14,800,000 people who work for State and City Government and that leaves 200,000 to do the work.There are 188,000 in hospitals, so that leaves 12,000 to do the work.Now, there are 11,998 people in Prisons. That leaves just two people to do the work.You and me.And you're sitting there playin' around on email. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bill Clinton and his driver were cruising down an old farm road when suddenly the driver hit a pig, killing it instantly. "Oh my God!" yelled Bill. "You must go up to that farmhouse and let them know what has happened!" Over an hour passes, and finally the driver comes staggering out of the house with a bottle of scotch in one hand, a cigar in the other, his clothes mangled. "What on earth happened to you?" asked Bill. "Well," answered the driver, "the husband gave me the bottle of scotch, the wife gave me the cigar, and the daughter made mad passionate love to me." "Why?" asked Bill. "What did you tell them?" "I told them I was Bill Clinton's driver and I killed the pig." ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A depressed young woman was so desperate that she decided to endher life by throwing herself into the ocean. When she went down to the docks, a handsome young sailor noticed her tears, took pity on her, and said, "Look, you've got a lot to live for. I'm off to Europe in the morning, and if you like, I can stow you away on my ship. I'll take good care of you and bring you food every day."Moving closer, he slipped his arm around her shoulder and added, "I'll keep you happy, and you'll keep me happy." The girl nodded 'yes.' After all, what did she have to lose? That night, the sailor brought her aboard and hid her in a life-boat. From then on, every night he brought her three sandwiches and a piece of fruit, and they made passionate love until dawn. Three weeks later, during a routine search, she was discoveredby the captain. "What are you doing here?" the Captain asked. "I have an arrangement with one of the sailors," she explained. "He's taking me to Europe, and he's screwing me." "He sure is, lady," said the Captain. "This is the Staten Island Ferry." ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This guy walks into a pharmacy and says to the pharmacist, "Listen. I have three girls coming over tonight. I've never had three girls at once, and I need something to keep me horny...keep me potent." The pharmacist reaches under the counter, unlocks the bottom drawer and takes out a bottle of "Viagra" and says, Here, if you eat this, you'll go NUTS for 12 hours!" the guy says, "Gimme 3 boxes." The next day, the same guy walks into the same pharmacy, right up to the same pharmacist and pulls down his pants. The pharmacist looks in horror as he notices the man's penis is black and blue, and the skin is hanging off in some places. The man says, "Gimme a bottle of Ben Gay." The pharmacist replies, "BEN GAY?!?!?! You're not going to put Ben Gay on that are you?" The guy says, "No, it's for my wrists, the girls didn't show up." *********************************************** (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) ***********************************************