[ARC5] Radio Comm in Korea

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I read somewhere (but unfortunately failed to record the source) that 
AN/ARC-10 was a VHF Relay (Repeater) untilizing two SCR-522's.  AN/ARC-18 was the 
same thing utilizing two AN/ARC-1.  But I've never seen any details on 
either one.

In a message dated 4/23/2011 11:07:20 AM Central Daylight Time, 
releazer at earthlink.net writes: 
> 
> Just read an interesting item in the USAF Museum newsletter.
> 
> In the Korean War they used T-6 trainers, called "Mosquitoes," as Forward 
> Air Controllers, identifying and marking targets for fighter-bombers and 
> bombers.
> 
> The AT-6's were equipped with ARC-3 radios, which had insufficient range 
> to reach the bases of the aircrfat they needed to call up. So the Air Force 
> outfitted a C-47 with multiple SCR-522 radios and an ARC-8 (ART-13 and 
> BC-348) installation and with several radio operators to act as a relay for the 
> T-6 requests for support. Presumably the T-6's talked directly to the 
> attack aircraft when they were within range.
> 
> By the way, there are something like thirty 6SR7's for sale on ebay, with 
> prices as low as $1.99. 
> 

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