[Milsurplus] Unknown Agent Set

[Al Klase]

Thanks go out to Bruce and Brian for quick thorough answers.  - Al

On 6/4/2020 6:57 AM, Brian Harrison wrote:
> Hi Al,
>
> That’s the PRC-52, "Modular Radio Station"
>
> http://militaryradio.com/spyradio/modular.html
>
> I traded for a set of three 3-8 Mhz modules a few years ago (no frame 
> or ps) but later traded them off to a collector friend of mine who 
> already had a complete set with ps and frame in canvas bag (the only 
> ones I’ve ever seen or heard about besides yours now).
>
> Here are the pictures - 
> https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12aY2XHdzFPl8QYb4Kv2f4nxtI8Qg98cv?usp=sharing
> What are the serial#s of your modules?  My rx was sn#11, tx was sn#19 
> , and antenna tuner sn#9
>
> The PRC-52 is mentioned as part of an early PRC-64 technical manual 
> page 15, copied below:
> (This document came from the web  - most likely CIA documents - but I 
> can’t find the url at the moment so I’ll email the 11mb pdf to you 
> directly)
>
> Here’s a later PRC-64 tech manual from the web that no longer mentions 
> the PRC-52: https://apps.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/464299.pdf
>
> best,
> brian
> kn4r
> ...
>
> xiv
>
> CONVERSION OF AN/PRC-52 FOR JUNGLE PATROL RADIO SET
>
> 1. An interim solution to the current (1962-63) problem of obtaining 
> an efficient light-weight pack set may be the adaptation of components 
> of the AN/PRC-52 to form a single unit radio. It is possible that a 
> number of comparatively simple fitments would provide an acceptable 
> interim patrol pack-set.
>
> 2. The components of the AN/PRC-52 which would be required are: 
> Transmitter, T-797
> Receiver, R-1026
> Coupler Antenna, CL-863/R
>
> Adapter, Battery Terminal U/218/Frame,LP
>
> 3. A preliminary appraisal of the problem indicates that the probable 
> work required will be:
>
> a. Construction and fitting of a modulator unit.
>
> b. Fitting of a new dry battery adaptor box to provide internal 
> location of 22-1/2 volt dry battery.
>
> c. Connection of lightweight handset and waterproof external morse key.
>
> d. Housing units in lightweight water-proof carrying case.
>
> e. Provision of suitable antenna.
>
> 4. If the adaptation proved successful the result would be a radio set 
> with the following characteristics:
>
> a. Frequency range, 3 to 8 megacycles. b. Channels available - 4.
> c. RF power output - 5 watts.
> d. Modulation - Voice, CW.
>
> e. Keying speeds - up to 300 words per minute. (Using external keyer 
> unit).
>
> f. Size (approximately) - 6" high x 5" wide x 5" deep.
>
> g. Weight of complete station including spare battery - less than 7 
> pounds.
>
>
>
>> On Jun 4, 2020, at 1:37 AM, Al Klase <ark at ar88.net 
>> <mailto:ark at ar88.net>> wrote:
>>
>> Gang,
>>
>> Anybody have info on this recent donation to the radio technology 
>> museum?  It's clearly a relative of the Delco 5300.
>>
>> http://www.skywaves.ar88.net/SPY/delco/unknown.html
>> -- 
>> Al Klase – N3FRQ
>> Jersey City, NJ
>> http://www.skywaves.ar88.net/
>

-- 
Al Klase – N3FRQ
Jersey City, NJ
http://www.skywaves.ar88.net/

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