[Collins] 32RS
Dr. Gerald N. Johnson
geraldj at ispwest.com
Mon Aug 14 21:46:33 EDT 2006
On Mon, 2006-08-14 at 20:39 -0500, Steve Lenaghan VE4LR wrote:
> Jerry
>
> As I recall the only thing modular was the coil kits, everything else was
> hard wire. The RS had a very good supply, rather wished I kept one for my
> M-1. They were manufactured in Toronto but I think the product line was
> closed in 66 with radios being taken from stock. The 180V series couplers
> can be used with the KWM-2 antenna selector switch with an external power to
> run the motor. They also have a ptt switch built in, saved a lot of
> running. We had a lot of trouble with the motors seizing up the bearings if
> they weren't used for a while. Some patience and a little WD40 should fix
> them. If you have an 437P mobile antenna, they are a pain to set up but
> work great, although are limited bandwidth.
>
> 73 Steve VE4LR
>
I was thinking it was kind of like the KWT-6. My manual copy is faint
and hard to read. I don't have the radio, don't much wish for one.
I think long ago some of the coils were at Collins Surplus for a long
time.
----
73, Jerry, K0CQ, Technical Advisor to the CRA
All content copyright Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, electrical engineer
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> [mailto:collins-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Dr. Gerald N.
> Johnson
> Sent: August 14, 2006 7:05 PM
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> Subject: Re: [Collins] 32RS
>
>
> On Mon, 2006-08-14 at 13:47 -0700, telegrapher at att.net wrote:
> > Does anyone know what the difference is between the 32RS and 32MS
> > radios? I retrieved a 32RS this weekend that is in immaculate
> > condition. Two xtals in it, one for 160 and one for 80 and yes i know
> > it's USB only. Nevertheless, it also came with the antenna tuning box
> > and interconnect cable. Appears to be missing only the handset.
> >
> > Larry
> > W0OGH
> >
> The manuals are on Collinsradio.org, with the 32MS manual at
> http://www.collinsradio.org/Manuals/32MS-1(10-61)/32MS-1(10-61).pdf and
> the 32RS manual on down the page:
> http://www.collinsradio.org/html/manuals.html
>
> I notice the 32MS manual date is '61 while the 32RS date is 1964. As I
> recall these are modular radios, much could be common, with modules
> chosen for the particular customer.
>
> I don't see my 32RS manual, it seems to have fallen off the back of a
> pile or been buried too deep to be seen.
> --
> 73, Jerry, K0CQ, Technical Advisor to the CRA
> All content copyright Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, electrical engineer
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