***Possible Spam*** Re: [Milsurplus] Re: GP-x Transmitter, RAX Rcvr?

[WF2U]

The RCAF had a matching set in WW2:
The AR2 receiver and AT1 transmitter (12 v DC system, there was also a 24 V
version AR6/AT7) is a matching set. The RX and TX are identical size units,
very similar in size to the TCS, all matching panel colors and knobs,
identical cases. As opposed to the TCS, these sets had the dynamotors built
in the receiver and transmitter. The receiver has a local and remote tuning
a la ARB, with the same type flexible shaft, but the remote dial is
identical to the local dial, and it's built into the control box and not
separate units as in the ARB. The transmitter has only local frequency
control. The receiver also had DF capabilities with a loop antenna.

73, Meir WF2U
Landrum, SC

> -----Original Message-----
> From: milsurplus-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:milsurplus-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Hue Miller
> Sent: Sunday, November 05, 2006 4:09 PM
> To: Milsurplus Radios
> Subject: ***Possible Spam*** Re: [Milsurplus] Re: GP-x Transmitter, RAX
> Rcvr?
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "William Donzelli" <wdonzelli at gmail.com>
>
> > Perhaps it was not an issue. For that matter, was it an issue for any
> > set?
>
> Right, you build the receiver as small as practicable ( we're talking
> mobile equipment here, not AR-88s ), then you build the transmitter.
>
> >None of the receivers or transmitters in sets from World War 2
> > are nice matching units.
>
> Actually, the TCS is remarkable in this respect. Another WW2 set,
> altho you don't see it too often, is the Navy CMS.
> Germany had one set, the RS20/ R3, which had identical cabinet
> sizes. But mainly, yes, the equipment was not closely matched in
> size.
>
> >The ARA/ATA sets were different sizes,  as
> > were the parts of AN/ARC-3, various SCR-s, and so forth. You can not
> > really fault RCA for that.
>
> Hmmm.....the (classic) command sets were not THAT different in size
> and architecture. Ditto the RUGF.
> >
> > At least ARB/ATB, like most RCA sets, are pretty good ergonomically.
> > About the only thing iffy with the ATB in this area are the dial
> > locks, and maybe the PA tuning knob (too much stuff happening there).
> > Will
>
> The thing about the ATB that i don't like is, no onboard meter. A REAL
> transmitter has to have meters! -Hue
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