[ARC5] RAT/RAV radios question

[Michael Hanz]

As KK5F correctly mentioned, there was no ARC transmitter nor modulator 
associated with either the RAV or RAT.  The earlier Type K set did have 
an associated ARC transmitter pair, but they weren't fabricated as 
anything but prototypes, and did not cover the upper frequencies covered 
by the RAT and top two RAV receivers.  See the bottom of the page at 
https://aafradio.org/flightdeck/ARC_Type_K.html - where you will see the 
transmitter outline (looks more like the GF transmitter than the later ATA).

- Mike  KC4TOS

On 6/22/2020 4:03 PM, Tim wrote:
> In the early 1960's I was somewhat aware of Command sets as a kid. (I 
> had a BC-458)...  I was at a local park on Long Island next to Mitchel 
> Air Force Base and there happened to be a Citizens Band "Coffee Break" 
> going on there. (gathering of CB'ers).  The "net control station" was 
> a shock mounted Command set TX & RX on a picnic table operating on 27 
> mc AM talking with all the Good Buddies in the area.  Almost certainly 
> a complete RAT/RAV set with modulator, (altho it could have been a CB 
> Hammering of something more mundane..It was all Black as I recall if 
> that helps).. I don't recall the power source or antenna but I was 
> very impressed at the time. I needed to get one of  those!
>
> Tim
> N6CC
>
>
> On Mon, Jun 22, 2020 at 10:31 AM J Mcvey via ARC5 
> <arc5 at mailman.qth.net <mailto:arc5 at mailman.qth.net>> wrote:
>
>     I have seen these radios mentioned here from time to time, but
>     have never seen one personally.
>
>     They were  a 14V version of the ARC-5 series?
>
>     Did these also have associated transmitters, or were they rx only?
>
>     What was their mission?
>

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