[Boatanchors] Re WW2 Military Coms

Jim Brannigan jbrannig at optonline.net
Fri Feb 22 14:12:24 EST 2008


The only WW2 radios I had on the air were ARC-5 transmitters. There were 
other parts radios.
I used one on 40 CW that created more TVI key-up than key-down, but I used 
it for quite a while and enjoyed it.
after High School, an ARC-5 was used as the VFO for a Central Electronics 
20A, with PP 811A'a it was the main transmitter through my college years.

Later, I had a T-195 Collins autotune transmitter (Vietnam era) It had two 
dynamotors and three fans, required 24VDC at 50AMPS and sounded like a 
demented vacuum cleaner.
A few years ago I saw a T-195 with matching R-388 (both in mint condition) 
in the back of a Humvee....WOW!!

Once I got a real job, had money in my pocket and could afford "real" radios 
the surplus radios were sold off or became parts for other projects.

Jim

PS In HS I would entertain my self and others by drawing arcs off the output 
terminal of an ARC-5  with a pencil, waay cool.......

>
>
> Hello All,
>
> There are many stories about various pieces of military radio gear being 
> used in aircraft, field operations, naval craft etc. during World War ii. 
> I am curious as to which manufacturer and model tended to be the dominant 
> ones for use in the United States aircraft, Army field operations and 
> naval craft?
>
> I hear many older Hams talking about restoration projects of some of this 
> gear, but I rarely, if ever, hear any of it on the air. Where would I 
> listen to hear such military gear being used today, if anywhere?
>
> If any of you have the names of literature published on said topic, I 
> would appreciate knowing the book, or article, title/source, and author, 
> if known. Thank you very much.
>
>
> Duane Fischer, W8DBF/WPE8CXO
> dfischer at usol.com
> HHI: Halligan's Hallicrafters International
> http://www.w9wze.net
> HHRP: Historic Halligan Radio Project
> hhrp.w9wze.net
>
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