[Milsurplus] Re: T-50 M Available Photos (also GRC-14 & TBW-5)

[Todd Bigelow - PS]

W7QHO@aol.com wrote:

>In a message dated 12/6/03 11:10:16 AM, WA5CAB@cs.com writes:
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>>Hue, I don't know why it would weigh that much, unless the 70 pounds that 
>>Dennis quoted included the separate PS (which so far as I know is not 
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>The manual sez 70 lbs (approximate) for the unit mounted on the pack-rack 
>with accessories.   The latter are not specified but based on information found 
>elsewhere in the manual I would surmise the list to include a telegraph key, 
>power cable, tuning charts, operating manual, antenna insulators and wire for 
>the antenna and counterpoise.   According to the manual the chassis, cabinet, 
>front cover, internal bracing and assemblies are all steel.   
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>The power supply is separate.   Dimensions are 9.25" X 14" X 9.25" (HWD) and 
>the weight is also listed at 70 lbs with the pack-rack and accessories.
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>Dennis D.   W7QHO
>Glendale, CA
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Dennis and group -

Sorry for the late response, I've been away. I have one of these 
transmitters with the supply and cable, and you sold me a manual for it 
maybe 3-4 years back, Dennis. I remember when you described the 
transmitter from the pictures and a little light went on in the ol' 
noggin because it sounded like the beastie I hauled away from a hamfest 
a few years earlier. Pretty funny story, one of the situations where the 
guy had no buyers and didn't want to take it home, so he tried to give 
it to me. I insisted he take all the money I had left at the time, 
though - a whopping 93� or so. He's a friend, so he appreciated the gesture.

And it still amazes me that this thing was meant to be backpacked! Very 
nice piece of gear, but if packing a GRC-109 station and generator 
around was annoying and trying at times, what would hauling something 
like this around on your back be like?

Anyone ever use one on the air?

de Todd/'Boomer'  KA1KAQ