[Milsurplus] CV-157

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At least officially, correct on both counts.  AN/GRC-26D used Frequency 
Shift Converter CV-116(*)/U and either R-390/URR or R-390A/URR.  Earlier GRC-26 
versions used AN/TRA-7(*) and either R-336/GRC-26 or R-388/URR.

In a message dated 12/22/2015 10:57:21 AM Central Standard Time, 
antqradio at sbcglobal.net writes: 
> Somewhat confused.  The CV-157 IS an SSB converter designed for the R-390 
> non A.  Ray seems to say that it is a RTTY converter, if I read his 
> comments correctly.  The CV-157 wasn't part of the GRC-26D which is the only 
> version that had R-390's installed, as far as I know.
> 
> 
> As for the R-390A not being a band cruser, well I think most of the 
> problem is with the greased up clock works and binding of the mc and kc shafts 
> when they come through the front panel.  Take a tip from the clock collectors 
> and don't grease gears, just sparingly lube pivot points and bearings.  
> Properly lubed and if you will re-center those two bushings in the front 
> panel, you will be amazed.
> Jim
> 
> 

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