[Milsurplus] Uncommon Radio

[Tom Brent]

The radio archeology bug bit me a long time ago and it seems to be
incurable. I recently started digging for information on a somewhat obscure
Canadian Marconi radio known by the model number FR-12, originally designed
for use by fishing boats, tugs, etc.  Used by the Royal Canadian Navy
during World War II (and after), it is a low power LF/MF receiver and
crystal controlled transmitter in one box. The RCN probably ordered
hundreds of them but currently I know of only 6 that still exist. Does
anyone on this list have one of these radios or know of someone that does?
If so, I would appreciate hearing from you. I am looking for manuals, ads,
sales brochures, etc. and of course photos are worth a thousand words,
especially ones showing details on the ID plate.

If you're interested in what this beast may look like, here's a link to my
friend Jerry Proc's webpage on the FR-12:

http://www.jproc.ca/marconi/fr12.html

Any help on this would be appreciated.

Regards to all,

Tom
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