[Milsurplus] What is a UF -1 radio

[Hue Miller]

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From: <rertman@ix.netcom.com>

> In WW II, the frequency range from 30 to 88 MHz was assigned for
> tactical use (PRC-6, etc.).  These, of course, were wideband (by
> modern standards) FM radios.  I don't know if your UF-1 is AM or FM,

With 3 tubes, there's your answer.

> but, in the Pacific, clandestine coast watchers used HF for long range
> and 30-88 MHz to communicate with ships and other watchers who
> were just over the visual horizon
> Dick

I'm not doubting this, but since this is the first mention i have seen of
vhf
being used by watchers, i just wanted to verify this with you. I had always
thought, and seen nothing to change this- yet - that even for short range
work, HF was used, just lower power sets.  The over the horizon work
might be a moderate challenge for the typical 3-tube superregen circuit,
with about 2.5 watts maximum input. In forest service use, such sets were
(i think) used in fire-watch towers, and line of sight to the next reporting
station, and in the 30-40 MHz range. I still think the UF-1 is a 5 meter
ham rig - or maybe a product for general industrial use - but not Forest
Service.
Hue Miller