[ARC5] Radio Equipment installed in Grumman F6F-3 at NMNA

[w4thq at cox.net]

Work on the F6F-3 at the National Museum of Naval Aviation has been underway for
several months and today I inventoried the radio equipment prior to beginning
restoration.  The following were removed from the aircraft:

A 3 receiver rack/mount was present containing three receivers: an ATA receiver 0.19 -
0.55 MC;  an R-27/ARC-5 6 - 9.1 MC ; and an ATA receiver 0.52 - 1.5 MC.  Also, a
receiver control box for 3 receivers, ATA CBY- 23251 was included.  Two receiver
nameplates were not readable as to Type.

A 2 transmitter rack/mount ATA CBY- 52212 was present containing: two transmitters:
ATA Type CBY- 52210, 5.3 - 7.0 MC; and ATA Type CBY - 52208, 3 - 4 MC.  Also, an
ATA Type CBY - 23243, Transmitter Control Box and an ATA Type CBY - 29125,
Antenna Relay Unit were included supported by an an ATA Type CBY - 50083,
Modulator/Dynamotor unit.

A Model ZB-3 Homing Adaptor was also removed.

An RT-19/ARC-4 and Mount with a C-51/ARC-4 Control Box and a J-23/ARC-4
Junction Box were also in the aircraft.

Since some of the NMNA aircraft used for carrier qualifications often retained
equipment from prior service, I cannot say for sure which of the above were only along
for the ride and not needed during training.  I thought it would be interesting to pass
along to the group what was found on this particular aircraft.

John, W4THQ