[ARC5] [Milsurplus] SCR-522 Playing.

Tue Apr 22 13:28:39 EDT 2025

In my opinion, the SCR-522 design was highly utilitaristic to fit its mission. 

It was simple to put together, easy to maintain, fairly reliable, cost effective and easy to use.  I believe that the SCR-522 perfectly fit its initial application (single pilot fighter).  

Its good performance made the SCR-522 a stable cornerstone for aero VHF communication.  From an ham point of view, its crystal control and rudimentary tuning made it a unusual set to work with. I played with them in the early 70s, and in a moment of nostalgia, I did acquire a brand new 522 a few years ago.

Best, Francesco K5URG

From: arc5-bounces at mailman.qth.net <arc5-bounces at mailman.qth.net> On Behalf Of kgordon2006
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 9:56 AM
To: David Stinson <arc5 at ix.netcom.com>; ARC-5 <arc5 at mailman.qth.net>; milsurplus at mailman.qth.net; MMRCG <mmrcg at groups.io>
Subject: Re: [ARC5] [Milsurplus] SCR-522 Playing.

Well, IMHO, it is a typically British design: not particularly ergonomically arranged and too spread out.

It is just plain ugly.

However, as you say, it was very important.

The ARC-3 and its later developments were better rigs, but, again, IMHO, the 522 started the process.

Ken W7EKB

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From: David Stinson <arc5 at ix.netcom.com <mailto:arc5 at ix.netcom.com> > 

Date: 4/22/25 04:37 (GMT-08:00) 

To: ARC-5 <arc5 at mailman.qth.net <mailto:arc5 at mailman.qth.net> >, milsurplus at mailman.qth.net <mailto:milsurplus at mailman.qth.net> , MMRCG <mmrcg at groups.io <mailto:mmrcg at groups.io> > 

Subject: Re: [Milsurplus] [ARC5] SCR-522 Playing. 

I once described it as "an ugly, black lump of a radio," but I've 
warmed to it over the years.  Besides- it's arguably the most
important aircraft radio deployed in WWII.
73 DE Dave AB5S

On 4/21/2025 7:48 PM, hwhall at aol.com <mailto:hwhall at aol.com>  wrote:

I have to say, though, the 522 doesn't look very sexy, like ART-13s or even Command Sets.... LOL

Wayne
WB4OGM

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