[Milsurplus] Using the PRC-74 as a back-pack radio set

[ersmar at comcast.net]

Rich:

     I'm sure you're aware of this group: 
http://hflink.com/hfpack/index.html , specializing in backpack HF operation, 
especially on foot.

BCNU Saturday at Gilbert.

73 de
Gene Smar  AD3F


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Arland, W3OSS" <richard.arland at verizon.net>
To: <mrca at mailman.qth.net>; <milsurplus at mailman.qth.net>; 
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Sent: Saturday, September 09, 2006 11:59 AM
Subject: [Milsurplus] Using the PRC-74 as a back-pack radio set


> My plan is to adapt the 74Bravo that I have to an ALICE pack using the 
> equipment shelf. Is there a set of straps that is made specifically for 
> strapping a radio set to this pack or am I going to have to kluge 
> something together in OD?
>
> Antennas: The side chassis mount for the whip antenna for the PRC-74 is a 
> bit flimsy for this kind of operation. My fallback was to use a Hamstick 
> for 20 or 17 meters and adapt it via a mirror mount (Rat Shack) to the 
> ALICE frame. Anyone ever done this before? If so, does it work or do I 
> need to rethink the entire process.
>
> My goal is to get this thing ready for Veteran's Day and make contacts 
> from the parade route in Wilkes-Barre, PA.
>
> Any help would be appreciated.
>
> 73 Rich Arland, W3OSS
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