[GreenKeys] Navy radio question...

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Don,

R-1051(*)/URR was part of a family of sets that included T-827(*)/URT 
(actually an exciter, with 100 MW output) and RT-618(*)/URC.  Also part of the family 
are RF Amplifiers AM-3007(*)/URT, AM-3292(P)/URT and AM-3924(P)/URT, and 
Power Supply PP-3916(*)/UR.  My database also says PP-3917/UR but I'm not sure 
that isn't a typo.

R-1051 was used as a standalone replacement for R-390A/URR (initially for 
secure RATT receiving circuits).  AN/WRC-1 c/o R-1051, T-827, AM-3007, CU-937 and 
accessories.  AN/URC-35 c/o RT-618, AM-3007, CU-937 and accessories (I have a 
B model of this).  AN/URT-23 c/o T-827, AM-3292 or AM-3924, PP-3916 and 
accessories.

Output power of AN/WRC-1 and AN/URC-35 was 100 watts.  AN/URT-23 was 1000 
watts.  Operating modes were AM/CW/USB/LSB/ISB/FSK (FSK receive required AN/URA-8 
(audio converter only), AN/URA-8A or B, or AN/URA-17).

Nice sets.  Outside of AN/URT-23, the other comtemporary HF transmitter for 
R-1051 was 
AN/WRT-2 (not my favorite transmitter).  Outside of the receivers, very few 
of the family seem to have shown up in surplus.  

In a message dated 1/7/2006 9:37:17 PM Central Standard Time, 
drhouse at nadcomm.com writes: 
> I have a US Navy R-1051B HF Receiver.  Is there a particular HF  
> transmitter that would be from the same period?   Are they available  
> for amateurs?  Where are the sellers?
> 
> Thanks for any information.
> 

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