[Milsurplus] [Bulk] AN/ARC-39 etc ... was: RE: Post-WWII Aircraft Radio

[Jack Antonio]

On 6/15/2011 4:16 PM, Kludge wrote:

>> A.R.C. RT-437/ARC-39 12-channel crystal-controlled AM set.  Now that
>> is one cute piece of work.  Most components are easily recognizable as
>> products from the good old days at A.R.C.  Unfortunatly, no CW capability.
>

>> I think only a few hundred were purchased, so it wasn't a major player.


Parsch's webe site lists the AN/ARC-39 as being used in the P-3A and
UH-43 helicopter.

The P-3 reference is interesting, since the P-3 is a maritime patrol
aircraft, I wonder if the ARC-39 was used to monitor or communicate
on maritime channels without using the aircraft's normal liason
set.

I did receive one email from someone who says the radio was primarily
used in training aircraft.

I'd like to see some solid documentation on usage of the radio.

Jack Antonio WA7DIA/4