[Milsurplus] ID this transceiver

[Ian Wilson]

Excellent, thanks all.

73, ian K3IMW

On Sun, Sep 5, 2010 at 8:59 AM, <WA5CAB at cs.com> wrote:

> 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
>
>
>
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