In my opinion, the SCR-522 design was highly utilitaristic to fit its mission.
It was simple to put together, easy to maintain, fairly reliable, cost effective and easy to use. I believe that the SCR-522 perfectly fit its initial application (single pilot fighter).
Its good performance made the SCR-522 a stable cornerstone for aero VHF communication. From an ham point of view, its crystal control and rudimentary tuning made it a unusual set to work with. I played with them in the early 70s, and in a moment of nostalgia, I did acquire a brand new 522 a few years ago.
Best, Francesco K5URG
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of kgordon2006
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 9:56 AM
To: David Stinson <[email protected]>; ARC-5 <[email protected]>; [email protected]; MMRCG <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [ARC5] [Milsurplus] SCR-522 Playing.
Well, IMHO, it is a typically British design: not particularly ergonomically arranged and too spread out.
It is just plain ugly.
However, as you say, it was very important.
The ARC-3 and its later developments were better rigs, but, again, IMHO, the 522 started the process.
Ken W7EKB
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From: David Stinson <[email protected]>
Date: 4/22/25 04:37 (GMT-08:00)
To: ARC-5 <[email protected]>, [email protected], MMRCG <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [Milsurplus] [ARC5] SCR-522 Playing.
I once described it as "an ugly, black lump of a radio," but I've
warmed to it over the years. Besides- it's arguably the most
important aircraft radio deployed in WWII.
73 DE Dave AB5S
On 4/21/2025 7:48 PM, [email protected] wrote: