[Milsurplus] ?? on USN type MN-5

[William Donzelli]

> At this last hamfest i bot a US Navy type MN-5, actually 2 of them,
> with handset, control box, outside speaker horn. This seems to be
> an FM transceiver by Link Co. operating in the 30-40 MHz range-
> i believe. This operates off 125/1/60, the power cable has an AC
> plug at the end, altho i don't know if AC power was the original 
> setup. Seems kind of strange to have something in an ATR box
> that does 125/1/60. My question is, what was intended role of this
> equipment? With the outside speaker, i assume ship use? Also,
> what is actual freq range & power?

The MN series is a bit odd. MN thru MN-4 are basically FM vehicular sets, 
probably used by the SPs. They are boxy things, one channel, and with a 
remote made of extremely thick cast metal (why?). I think they are just 
commercial sets with a Navy tag.

MN-5 is a complete redesign, with new ATR packages and lightweight 
remotes. According to the manual, they could be used on vehicles and 
aircraft, using a suitable power converter.

I had an MN-5 at one time, but now only have parts (like one of the 
rotary convertors).

William Donzelli
aw288@osfn.org