[Milsurplus] Survival Kit (was Re: RS-6 Radio use)

[D C Macdonald]

We were told that the rifle was in there.
I never actually had the opportunity to
"inventory" the contents of an actual seat.

Mac, K2GKK/5
B-52F Crew, 1963-1966



----Original Message Follows----
From: windy10605 at juno.com
To: milsurplus at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Fw: Re: Fw: Re: [Milsurplus] Re: RS-6 Radio use
Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2005 12:01:47 -0600

I sent a scanned copy of the pertinent pages to Breck since he asked for
them and we'll see what he says. I'm on a phone line so it takes a while,
maybe he can post it.

Since I mentioned they could be put in flight suit pockets, let me
clarify ....I don't believe this radio was ever meant as one you BAIL
with. Especially, since one of the items of a RS-6 set is "Generator,
GN-68, complete w/crank, legs and connecting cord". The point Todd brings
up about a bailout sled or whatever means to retieve the items is a good
one. Whatever was used for the other survival gear..... separate chute ?
The Survival Kit Utilization  list has 4 parts A-1, E-1, D-1-2, and RS-6.
The 47s and 52s mentioned earlier carried several of the A-1 kits and one
RS-6 kit according to this manual. They also carried life rafts. Looking
at the list of items ....signaling, clothing, direction finding, etc
....the item which surprises me a little is the firearm ..."Rifle,
survival. M-4, .22 Hornet.....1 each" and 100-150 rounds.

I think the RS-6 is broken down into 4 units, plus generator if you have
no AC, for carrying convenience, easier hiding,  and multipurpose
applications around the world. Yes, interconnectivity could have been
made simpler.

I don't think you wanted a "spot" switch on clandestine/survival gear
because you were issued a crystal to use for Tx which "home" was well
aware of. I would think you would want "Home" to transmit on a
predetermined separate frequency to reduce the likelyhood of DFing your
signal. From the RS-6 manual insert ...."Crystal (in the event of war
crystal will be changed per SAC directive)". The RS-6 kit contents, last
item says, "Shock Absorbing Material" ....I bet.

73 Kees K5BCQ