[Milsurplus] BC-348 variant?

[Mike Morrow]

Jay wrote:

>Does this imply that this radio was then part of a larger system?

>From the Mil Equipment List:
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AN/MRC-20
Radio Set, Forward Air Control 
2-18 MHZ AM/CW, 100-156 MHZ AM, and 225-400 MHZ AM
Used to communicate with aircraft in close air support roles
Mounted in an M-38 jeep and trailer
Major Components:
AN/ART-13A HF Transmitter
R-589 HF Receiver (BC-348-R modified)
AN/ARC-3 VHF Receiver-Transmitter 
AN/ARC-27 UHF Receiver-Transmitter
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The list above refers to the R-589/MRC-20 (modified BC-348-R).  Alternatively,
the R-584/MRC-20 (modified BC-348-Q) could be used.

Mike / KK5F