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

[Kludge]

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[mailto:milsurplus-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jack Antonio
> Parsch's website lists the AN/ARC-39 as being used in the P-3A and
> UH-43 helicopter.

I'm prone to take that site with a grain of salt, a dash of pepper and maybe
some catsup although it is a good starting place.  

> 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 liaison
> set.

Possible although that was generally only in the 2-3.something MC range
which leaves a lot of capability left over.  On the other hand, it may also
have been used to communicate with foreign aircraft still using HF command
equipment.  Not everyone kept up with the US et al in that regard.  

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

This seems likely.  A few HF channels may be needed (3105 & 6210 KC come to
mind with maybe 2182 KC added to the mix.) although I can't come up with a
reason for 12 channels unless they were also using a *very* limited set of
HF airway frequencies.  

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

That would be wonderful.  With the small number of them built, it couldn't
have had a very extensive or "exciting" a career but it would definitely be
good to know what it was.

Best regards,
 
Michael, WH7HG ex-K3MXO, ex-KN3MXO, WPE3ARS, BL01xh ex-Mensa A&P PP BGI 
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