[ARC5] History and Context of the ARC-5 sets

[J. Forster]

I think the ability of interchanging radios, depending on local conditions
and mission requirements, makes quite a bit of sense. If an airframe had
both sets of antennas installed, I'd thing the VHF could be swapped in or
out in an hour or so.

I don't know of an HF set than can be swapped with an SCR-522.

FWIW,

-John

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[snip]
> Why did the AAF decide it needed a VHF Rx & Tx to fit A.R.C.'s racks
> when it already had the SCR-522?  Why did the Navy pick it up when it
> had a good system going with HF and had alternatives for VHF?  I'm
> sorry but I think the WE VHF equipment designed for the SCR-274-N and
> AN/ARC-5 racks was a waste of time and money.  In my never humble
> opinion, if anything they should have developed the 233 design to make
> it fit expanded frequency and channel requirements.  Somehow I suspect
> politics is involved.  :-)

[snip]

> So many questions, so few answers ...
>
> BEst regards,
>
> Michael, WH7HG