[MRCA] Collins Tuning Unit FS

[Rev. Don Sanders]

Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2006 4:40 PM
Subject: Collins Tuning Unit FS

>  Good afternoon; I need to clear out several
> items so my widow won't have to worry about
> disposing of it at the curb<G>. This is the first item.
> I have a Collins Antenna Tuner (Coupler, Antenna) From the name plate are
the following info.
> Type 490S-1 TSO C31c
> ENV CAT. AAAAAE,
> Ser. 057,
> Collins Part No. 792-6140-001,
> Weight 16.8 LB.
> I am not sure what equipment this is part of but
> may have been the 618 series. It appears to be
> out of an aircraft. It has the large round insulator
> built into one  end with a central socket and
> threaded outer shell. On the other end are 2
> multipin connectors, the large one has a
> connector cap installed. Also an RF coax
> connector for the input. This unit has all
> the seals intact from its last servicing/
> installation. Aside from some paint chips
> on the edges from handling it is in good
> condition.
> It appears to still be hermitically sealed.
> It is surplus to my needs and I need to clean
> out several extra pieces of equipment -- 
> hopefully this is the first to go. I would be
> interested to know what equipment it went
> with and am open to offers from anyone that
> can use this equipment.
> You can e-mail me at w4bws at arrl.net .
>  Healthfully yours,
>                           DON W4BWS
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