[ARC5] AN/ARC-2A Available Soon- Dallas Area
Kenneth G. Gordon
kgordon2006 at frontier.com
Mon Apr 30 11:41:27 EDT 2018
On 30 Apr 2018 at 6:36, David Stinson wrote:
> I have a Collins AN/ARC-2A which will be available
> soon in the Dallas area. It is complete/original
> with dynamotor. I have tested it. Receives and
> transmits nicely-modulated AM 35+ W out on 80 and
> 40 (using series 100pFd in antenna feed) with
> well-regulated 27V A+. I am still cleaning
> switches, lubing etc. Will have a more complete
> report later. Just wonder if anyone within a
> reasonable distance around Dallas might be
> interested; I'm resistant to the idea of trying to
> ship the heavy beast.
>
> 73 OM DE Dave AB5S
Good on ya, David. I've always thought the ARC-2 was a very interesting and useful rig,
despite its lack of selectivity.
And yes it IS "rather large". ;-)
I understand that many (most?) were used in transport aircraft like the C-47.
Ken W7EKB
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