[Milsurplus] Re: [AMRadio] Collins 32RA Transmitter

[Gary Schafer]

Hi Dennis,

I didn't know about that one. I have a SSB point to point transceiver that has 4
fixed channels. It has circuitry similar to the KWM1 and KWM2. Rack mount and has
a pair of 6146s in the final. It uses a set of tunable plug in coils for each
channel. It is a 32RS1. I was told that less than about 15 or so of them were
ever sold.

73
Gary  K4FMX


W7QHO@aol.com wrote:

> All,
>
> Looking for information on the Collins 32RA transmitter.   This is an HF rig
> designed to operate on 4 xtal (or ECO) fixed tuned channels in the range 1.5
> to 20 MHz.   Three 807s in parallel in the PA modulated by four 6L6s
> operating push-pull parallel.   The earliest reference I have been able to
> find is a 1939 QST advertisement, and I have been told that the rig was
> included in the Collins product line into the early 60s.   I have also been
> told that many units appeared in MARS channels in the 50s.   I would be
> grateful for any information on production life, quantities, models,
> military/government   and civilian usage and anything else readers might wish
> to pass along.   I have an original manual, BTW.
>
> I am currently restoring one of these transmitters at the Ft. MacArthur
> Museum in San Pedro, CA. The rig was used there in WW2 with a BC-779 receiver
> to communicate with a HQ element in San Bernardino, CA.   Also plan to do an
> article for ER.
>
> Pictures available on request.
>
> Dennis D.   W7QHO
> Glendale, CA
>
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