[Milsurplus] AN/URM-32A

[Bob Camp]

Hi

An AN/URM-32A seems to have followed me home through the rain today. If 
the weather channel comes up with a map showing 7 inches of rain over 
in New York today you can pretty much trace my entire route to pick it 
up. For those few on the list who do not already own several of these 
it's the successor to the BC-221 / LM frequency meter. The main 
differences seem to be 3X the weight and the addition of a VHF / UHF 
capability.

First question - Where can I find can I find a manual for this wonder? 
The LOGSA site has calibration data and a parts list but no real manual 
for the gizmo. BAMA skips right over this popular item for some odd 
reason.

Second question - Who actually made this thing? The outside of the box 
says Gruen Industries and order number 32256-P-56. The inside of the 
box says Divco-Wayne with the exact same contract number. The power 
supply came along later, but I can understand a battery to AC field 
conversion. The connection between Gruen and Divco is what I'm 
wondering about.

Third question - There is a magic part of the chassis labeled 
"Dehydrated compartment do not unseal". It also has a cute little pink 
capsule in a glass tube. Is pink good or is pink bad in terms of a 
humidity indicator?

If on the off chance there is a dedicated AN/URM-32A mailing list then 
I apologize for not posting the questions there ....

	Enjoy!

		Bob Camp
		KB8TQ