[Milsurplus] R1451A/WLR-6

[antqradio at juno.com]

Humm
I have a R-1440/WLR-6(V) receiver.  HF, crystal controlled,
three banks of 12 channels for 36 total frequencies.
Made by Sylvania for USNBS and about the size of a shoe box
(I have big feet).
Picked it up years ago at an obscure NC Hamfest.  The gent
had two but this example wasn't hacked up and looked original.
Still has some crystals in it so if there is any interest in what
"spook" frequencies* were covered, contact** me off list.
Regards,
Jim
*other then WWV
** For security reasons, list will be sent on a need to know basis only! 
8^))

On Tue, 28 Feb 2006 11:42:34 -0500 (EST) Mike Morrow <kk5f at earthlink.net>
writes:
> The AN/WLR-6 was a large console that mounted a number of smaller 
> receiver modules.  The system was used for signals intelligence 
> collection by US fast attack submarines (and may other vessels) 
> during cold war special operations.  The modules installed at any 
> one time would be customized to the specific requirements of the 
> mission.
> 
> I'm surprised that more of the AN/WLR-6 hasn't shown up surplus.  
> Just about every vessel that carried it has been scrapped.
> 
> As I recall, the tech manual for the AN/WLR-6 was rather large.
> 
> 73,
> Mike / KK5F