[Milsurplus] Update : FAA transceivers FA-8190 and FA-8191

[D C Macdonald]

It probably is nicotine residue.  Many of these haven't
been back to the FAA overhaul shop where I work for
a long time.  The prohibition of smoking is only from
about 15 years ago, I think, and lots of the complete
transceivers have not been in for total overhaul.  The
finish on these seems to attract and hold all sorts of junk.

Mac, K2GKK/5

p.s.  I have no access to manuals, parts, etc., for these.



----Original Message Follows----
From: "Byron Tatum" <bjtatum at ev1.net>
To: <Milsurplus at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: [Milsurplus] Update : FAA transceivers FA-8190 and FA-8191
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2005 22:35:43 -0600

Hello-
     Just some updated info for all interested concerning the :
         FA-8190 ----- UHF 20 watt AM transceiver 230 to 399.5 Mhz.
         FA-8191 ----- VHF 20 watt AM transceiver 118 to 135.975 Mhz.
     I found the manual sets packed up in 2 boxes with radios. There is the 
full operator instruction book { about 1-1/4" thick} and a section of large 
pages from the troubleshooting manual for each type radio. I plan to try and 
find a reasonable copying firm that will make copies for anyone in need of 
manuals. No ideas at this time, suggestions?
     I have 2 UHF sets and several VHF sets left if anyone is interested.I 
have checked these for receive and transmit. The UHF sets are 175.00.They 
are quite a bit more involved with more modules, including a nice looking 
receiver preamp.These sets are real beasts but I believe the highest quality 
of any of their type.
     From just a brief study of manual it appears these sets have a fairly 
sophisticated remote control capability using the 4 wire telephone line. 
Anyway, they are very clean internally but have a film of some material on 
outside of cases and panel. At first I thought it was nicotine but then a 
friend commented to me that he has a UHF one with that same material on 
outside of case and he believes it to be some type of preservative.It cleans 
off OK with towel and window cleaner.I believe the radio slid into an air 
cooled drawer and that may be reason for coating material { lubrication?].
     Thanks all for interest, Byron.

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