From: military-radio-guy Full-Name: Dennis R Starks To: military radio collectors#3 Fcc: Sent Date: Thu, 22 Oct 1998 04:06:03 Subject: MILITARY COLLECTOR GROUP POST, Oct.22/98 Message-ID: <19981022.040450.9119.5.military-radio-guy@juno.com> X-Status: Sent X-Mailer: Juno 1.49 MILITARY COLLECTOR GROUP POST, Oct.22/98 Index: ADDENDA, PRC DESIGNATED MILITARY RADIO EQUIPMENT; Part II, PRC-74B > PRC-803. by Dennis Starks MEMBERS WRITE; PRC-F1 And AWA, Aussie Radar Web Site, GRC-9 Supply and Demand, HUMOR; *********************************************** ADDENDA, PRC DESIGNATED MILITARY RADIO EQUIPMENT; Part II, PRC-74B > PRC-803. by Dennis Starks 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). Other improvements noted in it's manual(TM 11-5820-590-12-1) include: RT case has ruggedized latches, The freq syn relocates Y47 secures switch assy A1 and A4 with brackets and changed value of several component, RF module has different chassis plates, IF/Audio module has an added capacitor, power supply module relocates several components, freq gen has added spring clips, all modules have components subject to shifting secured with sealant, Battery box CY-6314A mounts the batteries differently than CY-6314. 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 Aditional 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-84;See also PRC-82,Portable VHF,FM transceiver.Used as part of PRC-82 or possibly as stand alone radio.Ops 30-76mc,channel spacing 50kc apart providing a possible 2320 channels, frequency agile with code store. An output power of 6 watts(alternately 2.5 watts has been reported).No further information. Ref.#29 PRC-87; Para-Rescue radio, VOX operated. Helmet or vest, worn. Under development circa 1971. Ref. late 60's edition of "Electronics", (a McGraw-Hill publication). No further information. PRC-89;Handheld VHF/FM transceiver. Built by Zenith Radio Corp. for use by the U.S. Coast Guard both ashore and afloat. It described as lightweight,spraytight and was intended for operation on the International VHF Marine band. Features Replaceable module construction, 60 hour battery life, telescoping non-removable 1/4 wave antenna, battery level meter, and a built in speaker/mic. Ops 156-158mc on any of four crystal control channels with the following frequencies supplied Ch.16(156.8mc), Ch.21c(157.05mc), Ch.22c(157.10mc), Ch.23c(157.1mc). Rated RF output power is 4 watts derived from an internal 12.5 volt mercury battery. Audio output is rated at 500mw. Size 8.75"H x 3.5"W x 2"D, 3.9lbs. Color, grey enamel. System Components include: RT unit, Battery box, leather carry case and shoulder strap. Ref.#30 PRC-90;Handheld UHF,AM/MCW/Beacon transceiver.Developed as a replacement for The PRC-63(and others).For use by downed air crew members.It was also known to have been forced into service for strike control of fighter aircraft in extreme forward areas do to a lack of a more suitable radio. Ops on 243mc AM/MCW/Beacon,or 282.8mc voice only,with an output power of 500mw.Requires 14v as supplied by BA-1568 battery.Size 6"H x 3 1/8"H x 1 1/2" T,22oz.(24oz.with battery). Numerous variations of the PRC-90 exist,these include PRC-90-1,PRC- 90-2,PRC-90-2C,PRC-90-2T,& PRC-90T.Other than the original manu- facturer,& federal stock numbers, supplied frequencies, it is unknown what the differences between these models are. Early versions are reported to use a "rubber duckie" type antenna similar to those used on the PRC-63. Later variants use a more efficient combination rubber/helical and telescoping 1/2 wave antenna. Army/Air Force version differ from Navy/Marine Corps variants in that the former's case is fabricated from investment cast aluminum. While the later is milled from a single solid block of aluminum, said to allow the radio's survival to greater depths when submerged in water. Training versions differ from the standard in case color(yellow vice olive drab) and channel fequencies supplied.Ref.#9,#9A,#10,#11,#12,#28 PRC-93;Handheld UHF,AM,transceiver.Intended for use by Air-Sea Rescue units in the location & extraction of downed air crew members.It is believed that this radio is a modification of the ACR RT-10(URC-10A) to provide two channel operation on 243 & ?mc,AM with an output power of 200mw. Ref.#26 An alternate description contained in "U.S. Military Combat Aircrew Individual Survival Equipment, WW-II to present, a reference guide for the collector", Michael S. Breuninger describes the radio as a single channel ACR/RT-10 not supplied on 243 mc, and containing a mechanical shutter type volume control. No further information. PRC-95; Hand held UHF/AM transceiver. Designed for use by downed aircrew as a possible replacement for the PRC-90. Features two channel operation on 243 and 282.8mc, from a lithium battery supplying 18 ours of battery life. Said to be the first use of this type battery. Ref. Electronic Design, August 2, 1966. Electronics, November, 1970,the Vietnam Report Part II. No further information. PRC-96;Shipboard or lifeboat emergency AM,Beacon transceiver.Designed for use by distressed Naval personnel to effect their rescue.Interred service with the US Navy 1972 with an order of 1200 units. Ops on 121.5 & 243mc,AM voice/MCW/Beacon,with an RF power output of 200mw,from internal lithium batteries(2ea 2.9v)*.Size 13.5 x 10 x 4", 7lbs 8oz(case), 6 x 4 x 2",3lbs 8oz(transceiver),7.75"(antenna). TS-3527 dual channel accessory test set,checks transmit,receive,& battery condition.*The manual shows a special sleeve that can be added to the battery compartment that allows 4 ea D cells to be used in all submarine applications where lithium is not allowable. Ref.#11,#12 PRC-106;Handheld VHF/UHF,AM/Beacon transceiver.Designed as a survival radio for downed aircrew.It provides voice & beacon operation on either civil or military guard channels. Ops 121.5 or 243mc,with one of two xtal control channel/bands,with an RF output of 100mw(600mw ?).Requires 14v/100ma(trans),50ma(rec), supplied by mercury battery.Size 6 x 3.1 x 1.4",24oz(radio with battery),23.5"(antenna). Built by ACR Electronics, Ft. Lauderdale Ca. the PRC-106 is physicaly identical to the PRC-90. Interred service with the US Air Force 1974. Use by the U.S. Drug Inforcement Agency (DEA) has also been documented. Original cost $3180.93, NSN 5820-01-156-5709. Ref.#11,#12,#23,#28 PRC-117;Backpack,VHF,FM,ECCOM transceiver.The PRC-117 is a microprocessor- controled random frequency hopping(any 5mc band segment) radio set designed for use in electronic warfare environments. It features built in self test,simplex or half duplex operation, channel scanning,true dual frequency repeater operation with back to back units,& a clear-net function that alerts the user while in frequency hopping or secure mode that a conventional operator is trying to contact him.All cables,audio & antenna accessories are interchangeable with PRC-25/77 types. Ops 30-89.975mc in 25kc steps with 8 preset channels.RF power output is a selectable 1 or 10 watts(.1 or 10 watts optional).Requires 12v supplied by internal rechargeable nicad batteries.Size 76mmH x 200mmW x 280mmD,5.8kg. Operable with Comsec equipment TSEC/KY-57 useing J-3987A/PRC-117 interface unit. Introduced 1982 by Harris Corp.The PRC-117 is beleived to be in use by US forces. Ref.#12,#31 PRC-117A;Same as the PRC-117 with the added ability to use the TSEC/KY-57 for secure voice operation, and expanded full-band hopping(30-88mc). Requires J-3987A/PRC-117 interface unit. It has also been reported that the PRC-117A is the result of re-labeling standard the PRC-117 when the PRC-117B was developed. Ref.#12,#31 PRC-117B; Same as the PRC-117A with the addition of full band frequency hopping range. Re-designed front panel includes a dot-matrix LED display, and an added COMSEC control knob. It is in use with the US Government(NSN 5820-01-363-7575),cost varies between $5,140-$14,140. Ref.#28,#31 PRC-117C;Same as the PRC-117B, but incorporates inbedded VINSON compatable COMSEC.It is in use with the US Government(NSN 5820-01-366-0775). Ref.#28,#31 PRC-117D;Same as the PRC-117B/C with an added multi band and mode capability. Features include voice/data modes, UHF TACSAT & SATCOM operation, key management, Frequency hopping ECCM, and an option jerk & run vehicular mount(VRC-94). Ops 30-90mc FM, 116-174 mc AM of optional FM,225c-425mc AM. Channel spacing is band dependant & includes 5, 6.25, & 25kc spacing. RF power output is rated at various levels including 24.5 watts PEP AM, 4 or 20 watts AM Satcom. Introduced in 1991 by Harris Corp. the PRC-117D is known to be in use by US forces. Ref.#28,#12B PRC-117D(C);Same as the PRC-117D with the addition of embedded VINSON compatable COMSEC. A Naval 1996 contract was let with Harris Corp in the amount of $9,331,580 for the procurement and upgrade of the PRC-117 multi- mission tactical manpack system, with a suspected contract completion date of Sept.1999. Ref.#12B PRC-117D(E);Export version of the PRC-117D. Suspect this set to be less COMSEC agile. Ref.12B PRC-123V2;HF SSB/AM/CW manpack transceiver. Features keyboard frequency entry, internal nicad battery or external power supply options, an optional automatic antenna tuner, vehicular configurations & remote control capabilities. Ops 2-30mc with 100cps channel spacing for a possible 280,00 channels. RF power output is rated at a selectable 2.5,10 or 20 watts. Size 80mmh x 210mmw x 226mmd,4.5kg. Built by Gould Inc. Navcom Systems Div.NSN 5820-01-201-1065,US Navy cost $10,000. Ref.#28,#12A PRC-124;Backpack VHF/FM voice & data transceiver. Developed by Rockwell Collins(as the MP-83) as a replacement for the PRC-77, it is believed that a change in equipment requirements limited production/quantities & procurement to a limited time span. In 1983 sets were delivered to the 9th Infantry Div. Ft.Lewis Wa. for ECCM field testing evaluations. Features included digital frequency synthesis with an LCD frequency/mode/channel display, 9 possible preset channels with scan options of up to 4 channels. Frequency hopping capabilities at 100per second(fill device required). And all common accessories with the PRC- 25/77 family of equipment. Ancillary equipment available for 50 watt vehicular operation. Ops 30-87.875mc in 25kc steps, with a selectable RF power output of .25 or 5 watts from 12vdc. Size 100mmh x 280mmd x 280mmw,4.5kg. It is possible the PRC-124 has been license sold to Transworld for release as the PRC-1088. Ref.#12A PRC-128(V);A full description of this equipment has not been found.It appears to be a hand held VHF/FM two band transceiver,built by Motorola or Magnavox under the Scope Shield program. Ops 30-87.988mc,& 130-173.988mc,with an RF power output of 1 watt,from 12vdc.The OF-185/PRC allows vehicular use.Original cost $3,093.00,NSN 5820-01-288-0626. One referance source states to use 5820-01-248-2852 (PRC-68B(V)2, 130- 174mc) and 5820-01-179-7027 (PRC-68B(V), 30-80mc) until current supplies are exhausted. This would tend to indicate the PRC-126 was intended to replace those radios. Ref.#28 PRC-134 & PRC-135; It is possible that these were developmental models that did not survive and lost in compition to the Racal PRC-139. PRC-136;No description of this equipment has been found.It is known to have been built by Motorola,& purchased by the US Marine Corps at a cost of $2,347.00.NSN 5820-01-340-9438,no further information. Ref.#28 Another source list the PRC-138 as follows, VHF/FM hand held adopted for the Marine Corps Crash Fire Rescue System(CFRS), reports to be a replacement for the PRC-94. Ops 130-174mc. Dimensions and appearance are very similar to the PRC-126. Built by Magnavox. No further information. Ref. #34 PRC-138(V)2; HF/VHF, USB/LSB/AME/CW/FM transceiver. Ruggedized set can be used as a manpack,vehicular,base, or transportable station. Features Digital signal processing, ECCM frequency hopping, embedded frequency hopping. Embedded modems for 39 tone 2400bps(MIL-STD-188- 110A)(2400bps TX/74bps RX), FSK 300bps, sync/async terminals, FAX, DMED or other data devices. Encryption for data & voice modes. Multi band & imagery narrowband COMSEC(ANDVT). Ancillary equipment to provide 125,150, & 400watts RF output. Ops 1.6-60mc, with a basic RF power output of 20 watts. Built by Harris Corp. Ref.#33 PRC-139(C);Hand-held VHF/UHF,FM,3 band transceiver.Developed by Racal Commnications.The PRC-139 is in use by the U.S.Air Force,Special Operations Units,& other Services. Features complete compatibility with the PRC-77/VRC-12 family of equipments,Sincars,& NSA Comsec,FM voice & data modes,embedded digital encryption,& it can be immersed in water to 20 mtrs. Ops 30-88mc,136-174mc,& 403-470mc,from 10vdc.RF power output is a selectable .5 or 2 watts.Weight 3.3 lbs. Accessories known are H-250 handset,battery charger,frequency programmer.Original cost $7,643.75,NSN 5820-01-369-6046. Developed under the Scope Sheild II program, it is possible that this radio won out over the interies by Magnavox and Motorola (PRC-134 and PRC-135 respective). No further information. Ref.Defense & Security Electronics(Sept.95),#28 DA/PRC-261; This radio is identical to the DA/PRC-260 excepting for the addition of a two position bank switch which doubles it's original channel capacity of 6 to 12 channels. Power is derived from internal AA cells providing 15vdc. Built by N.V. Philips Telecommunicatie with known examples being produced Under License of A/S Bravour. Ref.#31 PRC-439;Non-US,back-pack portable VHF,FM transceiver.Built in Italy by IRET,the PRC-439 appears to be a low cost alternative,tactical set for combat troops.It features small size,light weight,extreme simplicity of design & use,and is completely self contained to include a 220vac battery charger built into it's battery box.The radio and all accessories are combined in a single canvas bag,provided with a strap for shoulder carry. Additionally it is provided with both carrier & 150cps tone squelch, built in battery test function(indicates battery condition with audible tones),& an antenna connection that accepts either a short steel tape antenna or any 50 ohm type. Ops 40-50mc in 25kc steps for a possible 400 channels(optionally any 10mc segment from 30-80mc).RF power output is a selectable 300mw or 3 watts.Requires 12.5vdc normally supplied by 10ea "C"cell rechargeable nicads contained in it's battery box.Size 244mmH x 154mmW x 62mmD, 4kg(complete). The PRC-438 though produced for the Italian Armed forces,it is known to have been exported to a number of countries. Quantities of these radios were brought to the US as war trophies from recent "Desert Storm" activities. Note,the photo shone in Ref.#10 is not of a PRC-439,it appears to be instead a PRC-638. Ref.#10,#11,#12 PRC-515(RT-5047/URC);Back-pack HF,USB/LSB/AME/CW transceiver.Designed & built by Collins of Canada,the PRC-515 is also built by Collins International in the U.S. & is in use(in some form) at least by the US Army. In addition these radios were built & used in the former Yugoslavia & possibly other countries. The PRC-515 configuration is just one of many possible,using the basic receiver-exiter unit,do to it's modular/unitized design.In this case,the receiver-exiter module is combine with a control unit & an antenna tuner/amplifier module. Other systems include High & low power man-pack,portable,vehicular, base,& airborne applications. Features of the PRC-515 combination include extreme simplicity of operation,several control panels are available to help tailor to the users needs.The control unit can be removed for remote operation by the user while the set is in backpack-motion.A built in automatic antenna tuner allows use of a very wide variety of antennas including an 8'man-pack whip and any standard vehicular or wire type.Adjustments & re-adjustments are made completely automatically without the attention of the operator or interruption of his communications.The radio can be slipped into mounting tray for vehicular use,& the control unit may be remotely located & used as a control head. Ops 2-30mc in 100cps steps,for a possible 280,000 channels.RF power output is rated 20 watts.Requires 20-32vdc supplied by 1.5ahr rechargeable batteries or vehicular source.Weight is 22lbs while in its backpack role with all accessories. Known options,variations,& accessories include 549A-2 20 watt backpack PA/coupler,548S-1 100 watt station PA & coupler,541C-1 150 watt man-pack,vehicular,or fixed station PA/coupler,548T-1 400 watt PA,490T-2A coupler(400 watt station),718U-5 100 watt portable PA. 671V-6 receiver-exiter unit,updates existing PRC-515 & GRC-220 equipments for split-frequency operation,with the addition of dual frequency controls. 719D-2 is a 20 watt backpack combination of the 671V-2 receiver exiter,377L-2control,& the 549A-2 20 watt PA/coupler,(this may be the Collins designation for a PRC-515). 719D-15 is a 150 watt man-pack station that combines the 671V-2 receiver-exiter unit,377L-2 control unit,549C-1 power amplifier/ coupler(150 watt),963A-2 RT pack-frame,963A-3 acc & batt pack frame,BB-451 battery & AS-1320 whip antenna(PRC-47),vehicular installation is effected with the 998W-1 power conditioner,& various mounting trays. HF-125 is a 150 watt fixed station installation that is based on the 719D-15,it combines those accessories with an AC/DC power supply. VC-120(GRC-220),is a 150 watt vehicular set that combines the equipment of a 719D-15 with the appropriate mounting trays,antenna & power conditioner. Other accessories include: H-189 or H-250 handsets. AS-5093 2.3 meter whip antenna(p/n 013-1577-010 96" whip body only, no base), antenna mount (p/n 635-5246-001 or 625-5246-002). AB-652 with mast sections 3ea MS-116, 1ea MS-117, & 1ea MS-118 for vehicular installations. Battery BB-706 25.2 vdc, nickel cadmium 1.8amhr composed of 21ea cells RC2-C(p/n ST-1106). G-5002/PRC-515, hand crank generator. MT-5167/PRC-515 Packset Harness. Vehicle adapter for use with MT-1029/VRC shock mount. CX-5229/PRC-515 Power Cable. P/N 426-0073-010 control head extension cable. TS-51-9 Test Set. This system of equipment,do to it's extreme complexity of the various combinations,& the mixture of military & manufactures model numbers,has been very difficult to document fully.It appears,to have been introduce approx 1977,a Canadian Army order took place in that year for 6.7 million dollars. Ref.#10,#11,#12 PRC-512(RT-5113); Hand held VHF/FM Transceiver. This is the new Canadian Forces Low-Profile Secure Radio which is also labeled Light Assault Hand-held Radio(LAHR). This radio has been designed under the Tactical Command, Control and Communications System/Integrated Radio Intercommunication System (TCCCS/IRIS) by Computing Devices Canada(CDC) with technology supplied by Racal Radio. Racal variants carry that companies model number of PRM-4725TC which is a variant of the AN/PRC-139 Scope Shield II radio. Features one hand operation with secure or non-secure data or voice modes. Channelized operation with up to 14 channels each of which can be loaded for personality and frequency. Programming is via J- 5250/PRC-521 Interface unit, or cloned from another PRC-521 with the appropriate cable. Encryption Keys are loaded using a standard Key Encryption Key(KEK) fill device such as KYK-13 or AN/CTZ-10. Retrance operation is possible when sets are configured to do so. Ops 30-87.9875mc in 12.5kc steps. RF power output is a selectable .5 or 2 watts. Range 500m(short antenna), or 3km(long antenna). Requires 10dvc nominal. Accessories include: H-5034/U Handset(NSN 5965-99-0125), AS-5218 short rubber ducky type antenna(NSN 5985-01-368-5199). AS-5218 long antenna(NSN 5985-99-555-0124). BB-521 nickel cadmium battery (NSN 6140-21-911-6032). PP-5417 battery charger-analyzer (NSN 6130-21-912- 9120) which includes MT-5321/G battery tray(NSN 6130-21-912-9102), interconnect cable(NSN 6130-21-912-9103), and AC power cable (NSN 6130-21-913-0602). Fill Cable Crypto (NSN 5995-21-913-4874). Cloning Cable (NSN 5995-01-431-2292). Carry pouch with belt and shoulder straps. Production began in 1994 Calgary Canada under contract no. 4484 and units are in use by the Canadian DND. NSN 5820-21-911-5982. PRC-803/RT-8004;Hand held, UHF, AM transceiver. Known to be in use by the Royal Australian Air Force. This radio is believed to be of the Downed Airman's Emergency type and possibly of commercial origin. It has also been associated with air base ground control and security operations. Encountered examples have been painted industrial yellow and were provided with the following frequencies installed: 257.8 (MTAF), 246.6 (Surface Movement Control) and 259.8 (After Hours Emergency). Known features include cast aluminum cabinet construction, four channel capacity, and the use of a Rubber Duckie type antenna. Order number 5820-66-091'8143' 'RAAF', no further information. Ref.#31 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Format: Courier #12 font. Margins, top .07", bottum .25", left .5", right .5", header .07", footer 0. *********************************************** MEMBERS WRITE; PRC-F1 And AWA, Hi Dennis, In 1969 I worked for AWA Enginnering Products at North Ryde in Sydney. I was fresh out of high school and employed as a Trainee Engineer. As such I spent 3 months in each section, learning how manufacturing was done, and attending Uni part time for my degree. However, I was never allowed near the PRC-F1 production line. I could walk over there and look, but I was promply told to leave. The military visited frequently to look at production and discuss things. I remember seeing these green radios, full of transistors, lots of knobs, and lots of gold plating. The assembly was not in clean rooms (only the crystal shop had that), just on the general assembly floor. They were strict about food, I remember, as someone took a photo of an assembly, and when the military examined it, there was an orange sitting on the bench! That caused quite a bit of trouble. A story I heard (don't know if it was true) was that AWA spent years developing this radio. RACAL designed and built an equivalent in 6 months. They took both to Vietnam. The RACAL worked 100 yards in the jungle. The PRC-F1 worked to Australia. 73s Ray VK2ILV ed) I don't know how true it is, but I've been told that the frequency stability of the PRC-F1 was so good that Collins purchased the synthesizer sections for use as frequency standards. The gold content of this radio keeps it's surplus value very high, usually out of the realm of many collectors. Indeed, a couple years ago I was negotiating with an Aussie collector to trade for one. In the process was constantly reminded of the radio's gold content(like I really cared) I finally told him he could keep the gold, all I wanted was the radio. Needless to say, I not gotten one yet. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Aussie Radar Web Site, G'day Dennis, You might like to let the group know that if they are interested in RADAR, they might like to have a look at a new Aussie website at http://www.miramar.com.au/radar.htm Cheers Dave Prince VK4KDP davprin@gil.com.au ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GRC-9 Supply and Demand, Hi Dennis, the group project GRC-9 started me to thinking about the value of the GRC-9 thru recent years. first, in the 1970s, they were fairly expensive, well anyway not especially inexpensive, as they were still in use in many places. then when the military dumped them and Fair Radio had masses of them, the price went down to $50, really an excellent price for a fine instrument. just a few years ealier i had paid over twice this. then when Fair ran out, and the recognition and popularity of the GRC-9 increasing, but always lagging the supply curve, the prices started to rise again. i think the Fair Radio catalogs with complete GRC-9 lists, as well as those with complete GRC-109, are among the "classics" such as those with large lists of "command sets" equipment. 73, hue miller ed) I too watched the progression of the GRC-9 via Fair Radio's catalogs. For many years Fair's catalogs were the only reference material that I had, even still I have a large selection of their oldie's, and scarf up all the old issues I see. We should note, that the last examples of the GRC-9 offered by Fair were NATO surplus with German and French markings. The GRC-9 enjoyed very widespread popularity especially in Europe and Japan. Though not much is known about postwar Japanese military radio equipment, we do know that most of it was U.S. supplied, and those that were domestically produced were clones of U.S. designs. The same is true of the GRC-9 which was build in Japan as the JGRC-9. Both Germany and France also produced their own clones of the GRC-9, going a little further and designing some very interesting accessories including outboard RF amplifiers(the French designed around a GRC-9 cabinet, while the German design was similar in appearance to the DY-88). The Germans packaged the Receiver section alone with a integral universal power supply(not an unheard of practice as we did the same thing with the WW-II BC-1306). Though I wonder why we didn't with the GRC-9 as it would have made a very attractive package far better suited to some task than some other receivers in use at the time. I've also talked to several Dutch collectors who used the GRC-9 during their military tenure. Recent years have seen a fair sized number of all these examples(except the Jap one) being surplused in Europe. Bill discovered some more interesting details about this radio when he went and got those now being distributed, we'll discuss them in the not too distant future. *********************************************** HUMOR; My Prayer God grant me the Senility to forget the people I never liked anyway, The good fortune to run into the ones I do, and the eyesight to tell the difference.! Mr. Johnson, a businessman from Wisconsin, went on a business trip to Louisiana. He immediately sent an e-mail back home to his wife, Jennifer (JenJohnson@AOL.com). Unfortunately, he forgot his wife's exact E-mail address and the e-mail ended up going to a Mrs. Joan Johnson (JJohnson@AOL.com) of New Jersey, the wife of a preacher who had just passed away. The preacher's wife took one look at the e-mail and promptly fainted. When she was finally revived by her daughter, she nervously pointed to the message, which read: "Arrived safely, but it sure is hot down here." --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Four Kinds of Sex House Sex: When you are newly married and have sex all over the house in every room. Bedroom Sex: After you have been married for a while you just have sex in the bedroom. Hall Sex: After you have been married for many, many years, you just pass each other in the hall and say, "FUCK YOU." Courtroom Sex: Your wife and her lawyer fuck you in the divorce court in front of lots of people for every penny you've got. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Once upon a time there lived a woman who had a maddening passion for baked beans. She loved them but unfortunately they had always had a very embarrassing and somewhat lively reaction to her. Then one day she met a guy and fell in love. When it became apparent that they would marry she thoughtto herself, " He is such a sweet and gentle man, he would never go for this carrying on." So she made the supreme sacrifice and gave up beans. Some months later her car broke down on the way home from work. Since she lived inthe country she called her husband and told him that she would be late becauseshe had to walk home. On her way she passed a small diner and the odor of thebaked beans was more than she could stand. Since she still had miles to walk,she figured that she would walk off any ill effects by the time she reachedhome. So, she stopped at the diner and before she knew it, she had consumed three large orders of baked beans. All the way home she putt-putted. And upon arriving home she felt reasonably sure she could control it. Her husband seemed excited to see her and exclaimed delightedly, "Darling, I have a surprise for dinner tonight." He then blindfolded her and led her to her chair at the table. She seated herself and just as he was about to remove the blindfold from his wife, the telephone rang. He made her promise not totouchthe blindfold until he returned. He then went to answer the phone. The baked beans she had consumed were still affecting her and the pressure was becoming almost unbearable, so while herhusband was out of the room she seized the opportunity, shifted herweight tooneleg and let it go. It was not only loud, but it smelled like afertilizer truck running over a skunk in front of a pulpwood mill. She took her napkin and fanned the air around her vigorously. Then, she shifted to the other cheek and ripped three more, which reminded her of cabbage cooking. Keeping her ears tuned to the conversation in the other room, she went on like this for another ten minutes. When the phone farewells signaled the end of her freedom, she fanned the air a few more times with her napkin, placed it on her lap and folded her hands upon it,smiling contentedly to herself. She was the picture of innocence when her husband returned, Apologizing for taking so long, he asked her if she peeked, and she assured him that she had not. At this point, he removed the blindfold, and she was surprised!!! There were twelve dinner guests seated around the table to wish her a Happy Birthday!!! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- When I was in high school I used to be terrified of my girlfriend's father, who I believe suspected me of wanting to place my hands on his daughter's chest. He would open the door and immediately affect a good-naturedly murderous expression, holding out a handshake that, when gripped, felt like it could squeeze carbon into diamonds. Now, years later, it is my turn to be the dad. Remembering how unfairly persecuted I felt when I would pick up my dates, I do my best to make my daughter's suitors feel even worse. My motto: wilt them in the living room and they'll stay wilted all night. "So," I'll call out jovially. "I see you have your nose pierced. Is that because you're stupid, or did you merely want to APPEAR stupid?" As a dad, I have some basic rules, which I have carved into two stone tablets that I have on display in my living room. Rule One: If you pull into my driveway and honk you'd better be delivering a package, because you're sure as heck not picking anything up. Rule Two: You do not touch my daughter in front of me. You may glance at her, so long as you do not peer at anything below her neck. If you cannot keep your eyes or hands off of my daughter's body, I will remove them. Rule Three: I am aware that it is considered fashionable for boys of your age to wear their trousers so loosely that they appear to be falling off their hips. Please don't take this as an insult, but you and all of your friends are complete idiots. Still, I want to be fair and open minded about this issue, so I propose this compromise: You may come to the door with your underwear showing and your pants ten sizes too big, and I will not object. However, In order to assure that your clothes do not, in fact, come off during the course of your date with my daughter, I will take my electric staple gun and fasten your trousers securely in place around your waist. Rule Four: I'm sure you've been told that in today's world, sex without utilizing a "barrier method" of some kind can kill you. Let me elaborate: when it comes to sex, I am the barrier, and I WILL kill you. Rule Five: In order for us to get to know each other, we should talk about sports, politics, and other issues of the day. Please do not do this. The only information I require from you is an indication of when you expect to have my daughter safely back at my house, and the only word I need from you on this subject is "early." Rule Six: I have no doubt you are a popular fellow, with many opportunities to date other girls. This is fine with me as long as it is okay with my daughter. Otherwise, once you have gone out with my little girl, you will continue to date no one but her until she is finished with you. If you make her cry, I will make YOU cry. Rule Seven: As you stand in my front hallway, waiting for my daughter to appear, and more than an hour goes by, do not sigh and fidget. If you want to be on time for the movie, you should not be dating. My daughter is putting on her makeup, a process which can take longer than painting the Golden Gate Bridge. Instead of just standing there, why don't you do something useful, like changing the oil in my car? Rule Eight: The following places are not appropriate for a date with my daughter: Places where there are beds, sofas, or anything softer than a wooden stool. Places where there are no parents, policemen, or nuns within eyesight. Places where there is darkness. Places where there is dancing, holding hands, or happiness. Places where the ambient temperature is warm enough to induce my daughter to wear shorts, tank tops, midriff T-shirts, or anything other than overalls, a sweater, and a goose down parka zipped up to her adam's apple. Movies with a strong romantic or sexual theme are to be avoided; movies which feature chainsaws are okay. Hockey games are okay. My daughter claims it embarrasses her to come downstairs and find me attempting to get her date to recite these eight simple rules from memory. I'd be embarrassed too--there are only eight of them, for crying out loud! And, for the record, I did NOT suggest to one of these cretins that I'd have these rules tattooed on his arm if he couldn't remember them. (I checked into it and the cost is prohibitive.) I merely told him that I thought writing the rules on his arm with a ball point might be inadequate--ink washes off--and that my wood burning set was probably a better alternative. One time, when my wife caught me having one of my daughter's would-be suitors practice pulling into the driveway, get out of the car, and go up to knock on the front door (he had violated rule number one, so I figured he needed to run through the drill a few dozen times) she asked me why I was being so hard on the boy. "Don't you remember being that age?" she challenged. Of course I remember. Why do you think I came up with the eight simple rules? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Released this morning for the first time is the complete transcript of the Cherry Tree Hearings. Due to the nature of the content, reader discretion is advised. Parental discretion is also advised. In fact, discretion of all kinds is generally a good idea for everyone. * * * * * "George?" "Yes, father." "George, I have a very serious question to ask you and I want you to promise you'll answer truthfully. Will you?" "Yes, father." "Good. Now here is the question. Did you cut down my cherry tree?" "No, father." "You're quite sure?" "Yes, father." "Well, I'm afraid I'm very disappointed in you, George." "Why, father?" "Because 12 people saw you cut down the cherry tree with your little hatchet." "Oh." "In view of that, would you like to change your previous answer,George?" "No, father. I believe the answer I gave you was legally accurate." "You still insist you were telling me the truth?" "In my own mind I was telling you the truth, yes father." "What the [deleted] is that supposed to mean?" "Well, you asked me if I had 'cut' down the tree. In my own mind, it seemed to me that 'cutting' is something one does with a knife or a sickle. In my own mind it seemed that , since I used my little hatchet, the relationship I had with the tree, while perhaps inappropriate, was not a 'cutting' relationship. I would call it a 'chopping' relationship." "Very well. I'll give you another chance, George. Listen very carefully. Did you chop down my cherry tree?" "No, father." No? No? Why do you still say no?" "Because, father, I cannot tell a lie. And in my own mind I did not 'chop down' your cherry tree." "Well, what did you do, then?" "I chopped it into two pieces and one piece fell to the ground." "So you chopped it down." "No, father, I merely chopped it. I did not cause that piece to fall down. The force of gravity caused it to fall down. Where it not for the force of gravity, over which I have absolutely no control, the tree, though segmented, would presumably still be up, not down." "George, I'm losing patience with you. But I'm going to give you one last chance to tell the truth. Did you take your little hatchet and chop my cherry tree, which action on your part, combined with the force of gravity, caused the tree to fall down?" "No, father." "NO? NO? IT'S STILL NO? HOW CAN YOU STILL SAY NO?" "I still say no because of my legendary regard for the truth, father. What is that object at which I am pointing with my childish little finger?" "It's the stump of the cherry tree you cut down." "And isn't the stump part of the tree, father?" "It sure is." "In fact, isn't the stump the most important part of the tree, father, since, without a stump there would be no tree?" "I guess so." "Yet the stump is still standing. So when you asked me if I had chopped down the tree, my own mind said to me, 'George, you must tell the truth. An the truthful answer is no. You chopped, gravity caused part of the tree to fall down yet the most important part of the tree is still standing.'" "I see." "All I can suppose, father, is that those 12 people whose exaggerated claims allege they saw me 'cut down' the entire 'tree' were motivated not by a search for truth but by some personal vendetta against me, perhaps because I am from Virginia." "George, you're a real crafty [expletive deleted.]" "Thank you father." "Have you thought about what you want to be when you grow up?" "Yes, father. If they ever build a White House I would like to occupy it as the first White House lawyer." --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (sung to the tune of "THE BEVERLY HILLBILLIES" Come and listen to a story 'bout a man named John, A poor ex-marine with his little wanker gone. It seems one night after gettin' with the wife, She lopped off his dong with the swipe of a knife. Penis, that is. Clean cut. Missed his nuts. Well, the next thing you know there's a Ginsu by his side, And Lorena's in the car takin' Willie for a ride. She soon got tired of her purple-headed friend... Tossed him out the window as she rounded a bend. Curve, that is. Tossed the nub. In the shrub. She went to the cops and confessed to the attack, And they called out the hounds just to get his weenie back. They sniffed and they barked and they pointed "over there" To John Wayne's henry that was waving in the air. Found, that is. By a fence. Evidence. Now peter and John couldn't stay apart for long, So a dick doc said, "hey, I can fix that dong!" "A needle and a thread is all we're gonna need" And the whole world waited till they heard that Johnny pee'd. Whizzed, that is. Straight stream. Even stream. Well, he healed and he hardened and he took his case to court, With a half-assed lawyer cause his assets came up short. They cleared her of assault and acquitted him of rape, And his pecker was the only thing they didn't show on tape. Video, that is. Unexposed. Case closed. Ya'll sleep on your stomach now, 'ya hear! *********************************************** (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. 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