[Milsurplus] TUQ Late 40s Airport Transmitter

[Todd, KA1KAQ]

On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 11:32 AM, Niel Wiegand
<nielwiegand at aggienetwork.com> wrote:
> I'm trying to give away a late 40s vintage AM VHF airport transmitter
> for parts. It looks to be in the 100 watt range and the size of a
> short/small refrigerator.
>
> Can anyone point me to some information on the TUQ? Googling didn't turn
> up anything and I'd like to include a little more information in the
> "free" announcement.

I've never heard of a TUQ either. You sure it's not a TDQ, Niel? Take
a look at this link:

http://www.ussindyradio.org/7410s30_tdqfp-view.jpg

If it looks like that (could be all black), it's a TDQ. Your other
description of size seems to fit. If so, it's a WWII/post-WWII
shipboard VHF transmitter. Google has some info on it.

~ Todd,  KA1KAQ/4