[Milsurplus] SCR-284 questions

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In a message dated 9/17/06 8:39:32 PM, kargo_cult at msn.com writes:


> I find myself with apparently all the components of the SCR-284, but
> am trying to decide if i can whittle it down to a smaller installation.
> 

Hue,

Not quite sure what you mean   by "whittle it down."   In a vehicular setup 
no problem using the lighter MS-116-A, MS-117-A and MS-118-A along with Mast 
Base MP-65-A.   If you want to run the setup with the antenna mounted on the 
side of the BC654, the lighter mast sections could be used along with a GRC-9 
base mount (I forget the number) but the opening in the upper mounting lug on the 
side of the cabinet would have to be enlarged a bit to accommodate this. 

Regarding the FM-41 frame, nice small footprint but the setup is a bit tall 
with the radio in place.   At Ft, Macarthur we have a Dodge 3/4 ton staff car 
with an SCR-284 installed.   Someone back along the way sawed the frame in half 
and now the dynamotor and the radio are located side by side behind the front 
seat.   Nice low profile but I wouldn't recommend mutilating another FM-41 
like that.

Dennis D. W7QHO
Glendale, CA