[ARC5] RAT(-1) & RAV: Another Viewpoint.

[David Stinson]

Many years ago I had a stroke of miraculous luck 
and spoke with a Navy vet 
who had experiance with this issue.  
I won't go into detail about this interview 
because the last time I did, 
I got some very nasty public remarks for my trouble.
He said that, in the 1938-39-40 time frame, 
the Brits had a need for aircraft receivers 
(and it would be supposed, transmitters, 
though he didn't say that) which would cover 
the upper end of the HF band.  
They had receivers for that band 
but they were big and heavy.  
The A.R.C. rigs were supposed to supply that need.
I'm certain no one will ever find any documentation.
One vet's testimony- make of it what you will.
I won't debate the matter other than to say 
I knew the man and I believe every word he said.
73 D.S.