[Milsurplus] ID this transceiver

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Ian,

FT-244-A is the (4) channel selector and frame holding the receiver and 
transmitter together of the radio used as part of SCR-522, SCR-542 and SCR-624 
(the radio is usually and erroneously called SCR-522).  If the two larger 
connectors that are still exposed when the front covers are closed are octal, 
then it has been hacked.  The original connectors were 12 and 18 pin male.  
Plus a coaxial connector for the cable to the antenna.  The other three 
components that are probably present are BC-624-(*) receiver, BC-625-(*) 
transmitter and CS-80-A case (the two lids are part of the case).  Open the lids, 
release the Dzus fasteners on the sides and the frame, receiver and 
transmitter should lift out of the case.

Originally covered 100-156 MC AM.  The radio itself is 12 (14) volt.  The 
most common set, SCR-522, got 12 VDC for the filaments, relays and channel 
stepper from the 24 VDC PE-94 dynamotor.

In a message dated 9/5/2010 10:44:11 AM Central Daylight Time, 
ianmwilson73 at gmail.com writes: 
> Late WWII perhaps, VHF, 3 or 4(?) preset frequencies, crystal controlled.
> In box FT-244-A.
> Marked TR-5049 (hard to read) and A&M 110D/148.
> 
> Didn't remove from the box. With the box lid closed, the only connectors 
> are
> a pair of octal sockets on top. This also gives access to all the 
> frequency
> settings and crystals.
> 
> Thanks for any info/guesses.
> 
> 73, ian K3IMW

Robert Downs - Houston
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