[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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