[Milsurplus] Correction: What was TRC8 equipment?

[David Edsall]

Hi John,
This is NJ7P's listing on the TRC-8.  There are two very dissimilar units on
eBay just now that claim to be R-48A/TRC-8 receivers, one of which I
recognize from past association, while the other, the rack mounted unit,
which contains an inductuner, is quite different, but not homebrew...
73,
David Edsall, W1TDD

Radio Set, AN/TRC-8
JAN Type: AN/TRC-8
Nomenclature: Radio Set
Reference: TM 11-618
NSN: 5820-00-193-7106
Components: R-48/TRC-8 Radio Receiver, T-30/TRC-8 Radio Transmitter,
PP-115/TRC-8 Power Pack or PE-75 Power Unit, 2 ea AS-52/TRC-8 Antenna
Assembly, 2 ea AB-48/TRC-8 Antenna Supports
Weight: 1237
Mode: 100F3
Frequency Range: 230-250 MHz
Power Input: 120/230 VAC 60 Hz 470 W
Power Output: 12 W
Number of Channels: Continuously Tunable
Part of: TRC-8
Description: The TRC-8 is intneded for point-to-point or radio relay
application to provide either single-channel or 4-channel VF communication
in both directions simultaneously. Spare components are not included the
radio set because the set is not intended for continuous uninterrupted
operation. Reliable range is 25 miles over flat terrain. Satisfactory
communication can be attained as far as 100 miles when advantage is taken of
high points in terrain and when a line of sight path exists between
transmitter and receiver. This equipment is intended for use as a fixed
field station and not for mobile operation, but all components are
transportable in a standard military truck.
Source: TM 11-487A, 28 Aug 50; TM 11-487A, 58
Manufacturer: ESpey Mfg Co., Inc.
Cost: 4,083.55

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From: "John D Hensley" <nfmk@juno.com>
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Subject: [Milsurplus] Correction: What was TRC8 equipment?