[Milsurplus] PRC-16

[jwatkins]

Hi All,

I memory is correct (always a problem) there is a section in the RT-70 TM
that tells about the battery and antenna to convert the RT-70 into the
PRC-16 (not sure this is the number, but think it's correct). All That was
needed was the battery box and antenna.  I have never actually laid eyes on
these 2 items, but that was all that it took.  I believe that Fair Radio
actually had some of this stuff back a few years (more than I care to think
about).  The RT-68 was not ever considered for a PRC role.  Can't imagine
packing that on my back, might as well pack a GRC-19.

73s  

John  WD5ENU/A45XV

 
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Subject: Re: [Milsurplus] PRC-16


In a message dated 6/16/05 11:27:01 AM, kk5f at earthlink.net writes:


> A diagram of the AN/PRC-14 is at:
> 
> http://www.nf6x.net/greenradio/grcsets/prc-16.gif
> 
> Most items are somewhat hard to find except the RT-70 itself.
> 
> 

PRC-16...Wow, when/where was that combination used?   Closest thing I can 
find in my library is the field modification kit MX-898/GR   which contained

auxiliary equipment to allow temporary, non-vehicular field operation of an
RT-68. 
  Kit included the same battery case (CY-590), antenna mount and sections 
(MT-652/GR, AB-22 & AB-24) as shown on the diagram referenced above.   The
kit 
also included a hand generator (G-8) which I presume could have used in the 
PRC-16 setup as well.

Finally found an MT-652/GR at Dayton last month after several years of 
looking.   

Dennis D. W7QHO
Glendale, CA
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