[ARC5] T-19

[J. Forster]

It is ironic IMO that the only systems that have survived are those that
were used as parts mules or "converted" to ham use. Much of the really
advanced systems were crushed for scrap, etc.

Best,
-John

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> IMHO, the TRC-1 system, of which the T-19/TRC-1 was a
> part, was one of the most forward-looking systems of
> equipment ever put in operation during WWII.
>
> I understand that at some "radio meet" after WWII at which
> a German communications expert was in attendance, he
> stood up in the audience and spoke of the admiration and
> wonder of the German technical services for our FM
> systems.
>
> The TRC-1 system was pretty impressive.
>
> I have two manuals which cover the installation, operation,
> and maintenance of the system, and the system is
> impressive even by today's standards.
>
> I have often thought that the entire TRC-1 system, and its
> use in WWII, would be an excellent subject for both a book,
> and for a discussion group.
>
> However, it is not well known, and hasn't the "press" that
> the ARC-5 system, and others like it, enjoy.
>
> Furthermore, it was hardly ever used by hams or
> "converted" (read butchered) by us hams for ham use. It
> was simply too advanced.
>
> BTW, I think that Link had a LOT to do with the design and
> operation of this system.
>
> Link was never well known either, and I think that is a real
> shame. Heck, I can't even remember his first name, and a
> search of Wikipedia turns up nothing.
>
> Ken Gordon W7EKB
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