[Milsurplus] GRR-5 (was The Gas receiver)

Mon, 3 Nov 2003 13:34:33 EST

Todd and Group,

If yours is built like mine, the chains are like a lot of lamp and fan switch 
pull chains and it's relatively simple to pop the ball out of the thingy that 
looks like a ring lug on either end.  The sleeving on mine is plastic tubing, 
not rubber, and on all seven chains is still free to slide up and down the 
chain.  The tubing (which is not shrink tubing) looks just like some I have in 
the shack.  Should be able to buy it somewhere.  Here in Houston, I'd start 
with Ace Electronics (local industrial surplus place) and then try McMaster-Carr.

My "keeper" set and a couple of parts sets are all dead so far as 
radioactivity is concerned.  I'm not sure it's a guaranteed clue but the paint on mine is 
all dead white, no trace of yellow.

I have a few CW-206/GR Roll (Bag) for the mast sections and accessories, some 
mast sections, and either one of the two headsets specified in the earlier 
and later manuals.  I think that's all the extra accessories I have left, except 
some of the spare parts cases, which you already have, and the parts to build 
the headset extension cable (CX-1334/U but it wouldn't say CX-1334/U of 
course).  Since you mentioned the vibrator hum you must have one of the power 
cords.  The radio end right angle connector on all three power cables is the same 
one used on the R-389, 390 and 391 plus several other places.  They're not that 
difficult to find but most that turn up will have a cable clamp or gland made 
for a very large cable, like 21/32" OD.  Another list member has dibs on the 
last two I have with small glands.

In a message dated 11/3/2003 12:02:38 PM Central Standard Time, 
[email protected] writes: 
> Since everyone is talking about the GRR-5, I have a few questions. 
> First, has anyone managed to successfully replace the rubber tubing used 
> on the cover and wrench chains? My unit looks like it's coming unraveled 
> due to the frayed tubing.
> 
> Second, do the markings on the knobs and faceplates contain radium? The 
> unit I have is in nice condition but is a bit grubby and dusty, so it 
> could use a good cleaning. I'm not afraid of the paint, but if it does 
> have radium in it I'll of course handle it a bit differently.
> 
> Lastly, does anyone have a source of the canvas cover and canvas 
> antenna/cables/headphones kit? Someone had a bunch of these at 
> HossTraders a year or so back, all appeared to be new, unissued. Mine 
> came with a manual and the small spares kit only.

73
Robert Downs - Houston
<http://www.wa5cab.com> (Web Store)
<[email protected]> (Primary email)
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