[ARC5] AN/GRC 109 parts needed

[Roy Morgan]

> On Feb 3, 2019, at 11:03 PM, Fuqua, William <wlfuqu00 at uky.edu> wrote:
> 
> I am in need of a few parts.
> 	•  A desiccator for the AN/GRC-109

Bill,

I am faintly remembering some info from a LONG time ago:  The Dessicant holder for some radio is the same as used in aircraft engines during storage - they are the same thread as the spark plugs.

One company called “Aircraft Spruce”  offers all sorts of airplane materials and parts.  

https://www.aircraftspruce.com/

See this item called 
AN4062-1 DEHYDRATOR PLUGS 18MM
https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/eppages/dehydrplugs.php?clickkey=5570

"These plugs are used to prevent rust and corrosion in engines while in storage. Contain silica gel which turns from blue to pink when moisture is absorbed. Reusable and refillable. The pink silica gel may be reactivated (after removing from reservoir) by heating for 16 hours at 250°F."

These things were in use a LONG time ago, and I would not be surprised if it is exactly what you want.

Roy

Roy Morgan
K1LKY since 1958
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