[Collins] KWM2-A

Tue, 21 Jan 2003 14:26:57 -0500

I think he is looking for the differance between the two 'A' versions of the
KWM2.
...Dave
----- Original Message -----
From: "kwylow zinjanthropus" <[email protected]>
To: "Larry L. Ravlin" <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2003 10:16 AM
Subject: Re: [Collins] KWM2-A


>
> The 2A is desireable over the 2 because you can change over to WARC bands
and other frequencies quite easily using the extra crystal deck found on the
2A. You will find that the military used many KWM-2A's for their MARS and
other comm needs during the 60's and 70's.
> As an aside, I think some were put back into service during Desert Strom 1
because the "high falutin' " sand state rigs couldn't stand the static
buildup of sand. Kind of a nice commentary about tube rigs, no?
> Cal N6KYR.
>  "Larry L. Ravlin" <[email protected]> wrote:I just received this radio
from a high school ham buddy and the name on the
> front says KWM2-A instead of KWM-2A. I remember something about the
> difference but the years have clouded my memory (among other things). I am
> pretty sure the circuit difference is non-existant but whats happening
with
> the name?
>
> Larry L. Ravlin AKA "Laurence the Magnificent"
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