[Milsurplus] Wanted

[Mike]

Floyd Petri wrote:

> I have ordered a MT-1029 mount. I have not received it yet, but I understand
> that there is three plugs on it.

> One for the power cable,

Correct.  CX-4720/VRC - 28 vdc power.
          4-pin socket one end, four wires other end.
          This connects to corner connector on MT-1029/VRC.
    
> one for connecting to an intercom system which uses cable CX-4723

Correct.  Connects to AM-1780/VRC intercom amp/junction box.
          It's the next connector on the MT-1029.

> and one for I don't know what.

CX-4721/VRC - Connects 28 vdc from the MT-1029 to the MT-1898 rack
              for the R-442(*)/VRC aux. receiver, if used.
              It's just like the CX-4720 except there is a 4-pin
              connector on each end (male to MT-1029, female to
MT-1898).

You'll also likely to need the CX-4722/VRC which connects to the front
panel of the RT-524(*) and goes to the MX-6707/VRC base and tuning unit
part of the AS-1769/VRC antenna.  This allows the base antenna tuner to
automatically select the correct matching circuit as the RT frequency is
changed.

CG-1773 is RF coax with BNC connectors, one a right-angle unit, that
goes between the front of the RT and the antenna's MX-6707 unit.

> Next I want to get these cables if anyone has them for sale or knows where I
> can get them.

Try Fair Radio Sales (http://www.fairradio.com).  They have had the 4720
and 4722 cables in the past.  You may need to specify the desired
length.  The 1773 and 4722 cables to the antenna should be about the
same length.  I needed a 15 foot length of CG-1773 and CX-4722, and was
only able to find that length on eBay.

In fact, eBay is probably the most likely source.  AN/VRC-12 series
components show up all the time there.

> Also need to know who may have a RT-524 Transceiver in working 
> condition for sale. There is one on eBay at this time, but that listing
> leads me to believe that the Viet Nam "used" radios are collectables that
> are maybe more expensive than more modern made ones.

That's just pure eBay seller hype, IMO.  I'd rather have the latest "A"
model any day over the early stuff.  

> Last question is an opinion question. Do I want to put a AN/VRC-64 system or
> a RT-524 in my armored vehicle?

I doubt that the very low powered AN/VRC-64 would have been a standard
installation in any large vehicle.  A simple AN/VRC-46 (single RT-524)
wouldn't take up any more room and is much higher power and doesn't
require manual selection for the remote antenna matching unit.  It would
have been unlikely for an installation in a large vehicle to have
realized much value from being able to dismount the PRC-77 for portable
use, which is the ONLY advantage of a VRC-64 over a VRC-46.

Also, the AN/VRC-46 set components are very common, and reasonably
priced, usually.  The AN/PRC-77 and the other items required to put
together a AN/VRC-64 will likely cost a significant amount more than a
VRC-46.

Mike / KK5F