[ARC5] AN/ARC-2A Available Soon- Dallas Area

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Well, there is an article coming out soon in ER which addresses the 
issue of selectivity in the ARC-2( ).  I have it on the air, 40 watts 
out with 100% modulation and quite selective with an adjunct.  I use a 
Heath HP-23 supply and 28v @ 7 amps.  I wish I was in a position to 
sweep your unit up!! But, they are as heavy as sin as all note..  As far 
a usage, not the R-4D(Navy C-47) as I understand but several medium 
class aircraft a couple of helicopters.  Not as prolific as a lot of 
other gear.  They were a bridge from the ARC-5 over to the truly 
multi-channel rigs like the ARC-38 and 65, etc., hence they were not out 
there for too awful long by comparison.

Jeep - K3HVG


On 4/30/2018 11:41 AM, Kenneth G. Gordon wrote:
> 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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