From: military-radio-guy Full-Name: Dennis R Starks To: military radio collectors#3 Fcc: Sent Date: Tue, 23 Feb 1999 07:37:12 Subject: MILITARY COLLECTOR GROUP POST, Feb.23/99 Message-ID: <19990223.073546.4071.8.military-radio-guy@juno.com> X-Status: Sent X-Mailer: Juno 1.49 MILITARY COLLECTOR GROUP POST, Feb.23/99 Index: SO NOW I GOT A PRC-66; from Randy Zelick WHATSIT; GLQ-2? NEW MEMBERS; Robin Faulkner N7GSU Mike Tyler WA8YWO GLEN NEEDS HELP; HUMOR; *********************************************** SO NOW I GOT A PRC-66; from Randy Zelick Hi Dennis, Just wanted to let you know that my PRC-66 arrived safely. Here are some observations/impressions: 1. The unit has a very high cute factor 2. There is some whine (sounds like transistor inverter whine) in the receive audio and on transmit. Not objectionable, but it should not be there. I'll have to study the manual (I found a loaner, but have not had a chance to make copies) to see why and if it can be fixed. I did get a chance to use another PRC-66 for a few minutes and this one is better. (BTW, if any one else would like a copy, I can make 2nd generation dupes of my set easily before I bind it up. Please send an email to rzelick@inetarena.com if you would like one.) 3. Both my unit and the second one dialed right to 221.30 or any other freq in the 220 MHz ham band and worked perfectly. My unit puts out about 2.5 watts in the 300 MHz range with the dry cell battery pack (a fresh one) but only 1.2 watts at 221 MHz. It probably can be tuned to be optimized at the low end. 4. In a very brief test using only H-250 handsets, it appeared as though the audio was very good. Quite pleasant and perhaps better than the typical sound from VHF FM sets. 5. I tried to measure power consumption during transmit, but kept getting values lower than I would expect - somewhere below 200 mA while speaking normally. Either this thing is *really* efficient or the meter on the power supply I was using is whacko at low currents. I'll supply more info as testing proceeds. Cheers, Randy rzelick@inetarena.com P.S. Thanks Alan Tasker for the advice and offer to help. ed) Well I ain't got a PRC-66, and it weren't real high on my priority list, until now! I'm a sucker for that "very high cute factor" every time. Shit, that's all I need is another quest! I'm forced to thank Alan too for all the contributions he's made to us. *********************************************** WHATSIT; GLQ-2? Dennis, Read your rebuttal on the history of Military Radios. Interesting Stuff. Recently I was gifted a Signal Corp Transceiver that has a front panel label that reads: "RT-260 / GLQ-2" Designation. IT was manufactured by Barker and Williamson and seems to cover 1.5 through 20 Mc. in 4 switched bands. It also mentions a TM 11-644 manual on the front panel. I have been unable to find any information on this Radio. I have tried everybody from the US Army Signal Corps Museum to the varios Mill lists etc. I have also been completely unsuccessful in locating the manual (TM 11-644). I wonder if you can shed any light on the matter. Any pointers appreciated. 73, raj, kc8iwp ed) the designation of GLQ would show that this was a (G) Ground or General Purpose, (L) Countermeasures, (Q) Special, or combination of purposes. Other than that, I can't find shit on it, or any other GLQ type. *********************************************** NEW MEMBERS; Robin Faulkner N7GSU Dear Dennis, I look forward to the association with you and the group. Please note however, that it is a bit of a catch 22 for a newby like myself who is interested in military radios and their history to get started, when everyone who is holding items that are surplus to their on collections are only willing to part with them in trade; since a newcomer with just the desire and interests has nothing to trade with until he makes his first acquisition. My interest in radios in general began in my childhood and has never waivered. I joined the army signal corps at age 17 and served in Viet Nam with the 21st Signal Group attached to MACV. I also served with the 67th Signal Battalion at Ft. Riley, KS and after returning from Viet Nam at Ft. Gordon. My primary MOS was 31N20 with secondaries of 31M20, 05B20, 05C20. I also held the MOS's 95B (MP) and 16C20 (Nike Hercules Missile Fire Control Crewman). I was an instructor in the Signal Officer's Basic Course at the SE Signal School, Ft. Gordon, GA after my return from Viet Nam and my discharge from Walter Reed Army MC where I was recovering after my return from RVN. While at Ft. Gordon, I met and married my wife of the last 26 years. Kathy was a student at Ft. Gordon in the 31J20 course (Teletype and Facsimile Equipment Repair Tech). She was later transfered to Ft. Richie, MD where she served as a tech at "Site R," with STRACOM. My amateur Radio Interest is primarily QRP-HF CW ops. I am a member of QRP-ARCI (Member #4791) and NWQrp (Member #500). While in Viet Nam, I saw duty with a number of units within MACV, including the 5th SF Gp, Nha Trang and Team 26 in Dalat. I worked with numerous "projects" pertaining to sensor systems used on "the trail" and some PsyOPs. I have operated the PRC-64, GRC-109 and other such equipment from bunkers to beaches in RVN and some of her neighboring countries as well. About a year ago, I suffered a seizure at work and later learned I have a condition similar to MS. I am now disabled and spend most of my time at home on the computer. I was forced to sell all of my ham gear to pay the lawyers, doctors and the IRS and now find myself basically starting over at age 48. My mind is still pretty sharp but I can only stand for short periods and walk with the help of cans. I am losing my hearing, my eyesite and generally getting a bad attitude... but still hanging in there. In short, I think I might have something to add to the group and I certainly feel they have a lot to offer me. If I can assist you or any member in anyway within my powers to do so, I need only be asked. I agree to abide completely with all the "rules" of the group and would be honored to be counted among them. My main interests are in collecting a few examples of portable HF equipment that can be used on the "ham" bands and with which I have some personal history. Any equipment collected by me and still in my position at the time of my death, will be donated to museums or other collections I have associated with, by my family. Respectfully, Robin Faulkner, N7GSU ed) Very fine to have you aboard Robin. Fear not over your newness to collecting, I sincerely believe that you couldn't be in better hands than those represented by this group. We'll have you on your way in short order. I'm most happy to have you with us, and hope that your apparent personal experience with those items of greatest interest to us might clear up many holes in our historic understanding. I hope only that you are not besieged with a wave of questions too quickly but instead are allowed enough time to settle in. Please feel free to surf through our Back Issues & Backmail files and make any comments you wish. Dennis ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mike Tyler WA8YWO Dear Dennis, Thank you for the invitation....yes I agree with the conditions. My name is Michael Tyler,WA8YWO.I am 46 years and have been colllecting military radio odds and ends since I was about 12.....I teach Electronics for 9-12th grades students.I had just about gave up collecting until recently. I really enjoy repairing and operating with my 10 year old son , the older military radio equipment.I believe he will become a military radio collector someday himself. I recently heard about your group through Robin Faulkner in MC Minnville, OR. I was telling him how I had started to trade some of my small collection and was not satisified with the units that i was receiving from the other party. He then told me I should try to become a member of your group. If it would be possible to "take me in" I sure would do my best to up hold the integrity of the group. I am mainly interested at this time in World War Two radio equipment. I like to collect and Restore BC-611, BC-1000, MAB, DAV and similar equipment. I also like to collect and restore downed Pilots radios. I am also interested in the PRC equipment like PRC-25, PRC-6,and PRT-4, PRR9 and of course the PRC-8,9,10. I am interested in only trading and restoring. Thanks again Mike Tyler ed) Am most pleased to also have you among us especially as you have an interest in those pesky Downed Airman's radios which always seem to be underfoot or cluttering valued work space. It's also nice to see that someone is willing to restore a radio rather than only accept some pristine new-in-the-box type example. I personally like a few dings & bangs, unit markings etc. that will attest to an items historic significance, and of course, all needs to function. One example is the first PRC-25 I ever owned(and still do). It looks like shit! Most of the paint is gone from one side, while the other side has 4th FAG stenciled on it. This is one of the radios that usually goes on the road with me and is both used & put on display. The 4th "FAG" often raises a snicker or two from just about each show I go to. But this unit has the distinction of being the last 'Field Artillery Group' to actually be horse drawn. *********************************************** GLEN NEEDS HELP; Urgently need: Very good condition or good copy to buy or copy: TV-7 (Series) Military Tube Tester; T.O. 33AA21-5-31P, Dated 15 December 1986, including the basic Dated 17 January 1962, and Change 1 Dated 31 May 1962. This the the expanded 8 -1/2 X 11 Inch Set-up Book found in the TV-7*s (NAVWEPS 16-45-637/ TB 11-6625-272-12/1).. If someone has orginals of this manual-I would also be interested. I'm short a few editions. Would also like to correspond with any experts on this tube checker. Also wanted are any accessories, especially need 7 and 9 pin minature tube test adapters. Also need a manual on the R-100/URR Receiver and any history on the unit. I believe that this was primarily used as with an AN/TIQ-2* Public Address System which was WW-II, Korean Conflict, and Vietnam era. Reason: The handbook on the TIQ-2* has a picture of one. Thanks to all. Please respond direct to eldim@worldnet.att.net 73, Glen KA7BOJ *********************************************** HUMOR; Monica Lewinsky was walking on the beach when she found a lantern washed up on the shore. She started to rub it and out popped a genie. "Oh goodie, now I will get three wishes!" she exclaimed. "No," said the genie, "You have been very bad this year, and because of this, I can only give you one wish." "Let's see," says Monica, "I don't need fame, because I have plenty of that due to all of the media coverage. And I don't need money, because after I write my book, and do all my interviews, I'll have all the money I could ever want. I would like to get rid of these love handles, though. Yes, that's it, for my one wish, I would like my love handles removed." Poof! And just like that...... her ears were gone. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Americans and the Japanese decided to engage in a competitive boat race. Both teams practiced hard and long to reach their peak performance. On the big day they felt ready. The Japanese won by a mile. Afterward, the American team was discouraged by the loss. Morale sagged. Corporate management decided that the reason for the crushing defeat had to be found, so a consulting firm was hired to investigate the problem and recommended corrective action. The consultant's finding: The Japanese team had eight people rowing and one person steering; the American team had one person rowing and eight people steering. After a year of study and millions spent analyzing the problem, the consultant firm concluded that too many people were steering and not enough were rowing on the American team. So as race day neared again the following year, the American team's management structure was completely reorganized. The new structure: four steering managers, three area steering managers and a new performance review system for the person rowing the boat to provide work incentive. The next year, the Japanese won by two miles. Humiliated, the American corporation laid off the rower for poor performance and gave the managers a bonus for discovering the problem. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- An American woman, a British woman and an Italian woman were having lunch. The American woman said, "I told my husband that I wasn't going to clean the house anymore. If he wanted it clean he would have to do it himself. After the first day, I didn't see anything. The second day, I didn't see anything. Then on the third day, voila! My husband had cleaned the entire house!" The British woman agreed, "I told my husband that I wasn't going to do the laundry anymore. If he wanted it done he would have to do it himself. After the first day, I didn't see anything. The second day, I didn't see anything. Then on the third day, voila! My husband had done both his and my laundry!" The Italian woman chimed in, "I told my husband that I wasn't going to cook anymore. If he wanted home cooking he would have to either go by his mother or cook for himself. After the first day, I didn't see anything. The second day, I didn't see anything. Then on the third day, I began to see a little out of my left eye. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This guy walks into a San Francisco bar and two steps in, he realizes it's a gay bar."What the heck," he thinks, "I really want a drink." When the gay waiter approaches, he says to the customer, "What's the name of your penis?" The customer says, "Look, I'm not into any of that. All I want is a drink". The gay waiter says, "I'm sorry but I can't serve you until you tell me the name of your penis. Mine for instance is called Nike, for the slogan 'Just Do It.' That guy down at the end of the bar calls his Snickers, because 'It really Satisfies.' The customer looks dumbfounded so the bartender tells him he will give him a second to think it over. So the customer asks the man sitting to his left, who is sipping on a beer, "Hey bud, what's the name of your penis?" The man looks back and says with a smile,"Timex." The thirsty customer asks, "Why Timex?" The fella proudly replies, "Cause it takes a lickin' and keeps on tickin'!" A little shaken, the customer turns to the fella on his right, who is sipping a fruity Margarita and says, "So, what do you call your penis?" The man turns to him and proudly exclaims, "Ford, because Quality is Job 1." Then he adds, "Have you driven a Ford, lately?" Even more shaken, the customer has to think for a moment before he comes up with a name for his penis. Finally, he turns to the bartender and exclaims, "The name of my penis is Secret. Now give me my beer." The bartender begins to pour the customer a beer, but with a puzzled look he asks, "Why Secret?" The customer says, "Because it's STRONG ENOUGH FOR A MAN, BUT MADE FOR A WOMAN!" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- STATE MOTTOs: ------------ Alabama: At Least We're not Mississippi Alaska: 11,623 Eskimos Can't be Wrong! Arizona: But It's a Dry Heat Arkansas: Litterasy Ain't Everthing California: As Seen on TV Colorado: If You Don't Ski, Don't Bother Connecticut: Like Massachusetts, Only Dirtier and With Less Character Delaware: We Really Do Like the Chemicals in our Water Florida: Ask Us About Our Grandkids Georgia: We Put the "Fun" in Fundamentalist Extremism Hawaii: Haka Tiki Mou Sha'ami Leeki Toru (Death to Mainland Scum, But Leave Your Money) Idaho: More Than Just Potatoes... Well Okay, We're Not, But The Potatoes Sure Are Real Good! Illinois: Please Don't Pronounce the "S" Indiana: 2 Billion Years Tidal Wave Free Iowa: We Do Amazing Things With Corn Kansas: First Of The Rectangle States Kentucky: Five Million People; Fifteen Last Names Louisiana: We're Not All Drunk Cajun Wackos, But That's Our Tourism Campaign Maine: We're Really Cold, But We Have Cheap Lobster Maryland: A Thinking Man's Delaware Massachusetts: Our Taxes Are Lower Than Sweden's (For Most Tax Brackets) Michigan: First Line of Defense From the Canadians Minnesota: "10,000 Lakes and 10,000,000 x 10,000,000 Mosquitoes" Mississippi: Come Feel Better About Your Own State Missouri: Your Federal Flood Relief Tax Dollars at Work Montana: Big Sky, the Unabomber, Right-Wing Crazies, and Very Little Else Nebraska: Ask About Our State Motto Contest Nevada: Whores and Poker! New Hampshire: Go Away and Leave Us Alone New Jersey: Ya Wanna ##$%##! Motto? I Got Yer ##$%##! Motto Right Here! New Mexico: Lizards Make Excellent Pets New York: You Have the Right to Remain Silent, You Have the Right to an Attorney... North Carolina: Tobacco is a Vegetable North Dakota: We Really are One of the 50 States! Ohio: We Wish We Were In Michigan Oklahoma: Like the Play, only No Singing Oregon: Spotted Owl... It's What's For Dinner Pennsylvania: Cook With Coal Rhode Island: We're Not REALLY An Island South Carolina: Remember the Civil War? We Didn't Actually Surrender South Dakota: Closer Than North Dakota Tennessee: The Educashun State Texas: Si' Hablo Ing'les (Yes, I speak English) Utah: Our Jesus Is Better Than Your Jesus Vermont: Yep Virginia: Who Says Government Stiffs and Slackjaw Yokels Don't Mix? Washington: Help! We're Overrun By Nerds and Slackers! Washington, DC: Wanna Be Mayor? West Virginia: One Big Happy Family -- Really! Wisconsin: Eat Cheese or Die Wyoming: Wynot? *********************************************** (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) ***********************************************