[Milsurplus] RT-441/TRC-68

[antqradio at juno.com]

If the missing module is on the bottom center, it isn't used in the
TRC-68.  That is where the dynamotor / blower is mounted to power the
VRC-24.  The TRC-68 gets it's power and air supply from the correct case.
 You should see an add on aluminum baffle near the rear connector on the
bottom of the TRC-68 configured R/T to direct air into the PA assembly.

It is surprising how hot they can get and still meet spec.  I have seen
them so hot that you couldn't get a firm hold to lift it.  It was the
only time I needed gloves when stationed at Mactan AB, RPI.  After a
4X150 swap, good as new.  If you can locate a dynamotor, the TRC-68
should play in the VRC-24 case.

Never saw a mobile TRC-68 but they may have been installed in shelters. 
The GRA-53, GRA-54 and URC-9 are all basically the same beast.  If it was
on wheels, it's a VRC-24.
Regards,
Jim

On Tue, 20 Sep 2005 23:49:18 -0400 (EDT) William Donzelli
<aw288 at osfn.org> writes:
> I have a quite nice looking RT-441/TRC-68, sn 2 on a 1963 order, that 
> I
> need to get out of the house. It is stuffed in a /VRC-24 case - 
> sorry I do
> not have the correct case! Also, one of the modules inside is 
> missing -
> whatever is on the bottom and plugs into J10.
> 
> This is one of those UHF rigs for a vehicle - 225 thru 400 MHz, 
> quite
> complex.
> 
> Anyway, I need to move this thing out, and would hate to scrap it 
> for the
> parts (nice parts, I should say!). 
> 
> Anyone want this fairly cheap? I figure $35.00 and shipping from 
> 10512?