[MRCA] GRC-106's FS/FT

[D Platt]

Patrick,  Where are you located (ref: shipping)?  I am very interested 
in an functional "A" model.  I have a basement full of 4763A's, if 
there's a possibility of deleting the p.s.  Thanks much.  Jeep/K3HVG 
(located in Frederick, MD.)

Patrick J. Jankowiak wrote:

> Thanks Rich,
>
> Sorry I have been away from the list for a while.
>
> I still have the GRC-106's if anyone is interested. costly to ship but 
>  a reall tough radio set.
>
> BR
> Patrick
>
>>
>> Message: 1
>> Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2006 07:34:21 -0400
>> From: "Richard Arland, K7SZ" <richard.arland at verizon.net>
>> Subject: Re: [MRCA] AN/GRC-106A's FT/FS
>> To: "Military Radio Collectors Association" <mrca at mailman.qth.net>
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>> Looking this stuff over I now wish I would have waited to buy my T-T 
>> Paragon station (which I am now selling after owing it for 8 mnths!).
>>
>> Nice gear, Patrick. Especially the last two shots. Looks almost brand 
>> new! (Now, if I could just find a Mutt and some antennas......)
>>
>> 73 Rich K7SZ
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Patrick Jankowiak" 
>> <recycler at swbell.net>
>> To: <mrca at mailman.qth.net>
>> Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2006 1:43 AM
>> Subject: [MRCA] AN/GRC-106A's FT/FS
>>
>>
>>
>>> I will be disposing of my collection of three AN/GRC-106 and 106A
>>> tranceivers and spares.
>>>
>>> Might trade for good working Sunair 900 series XCVRs or similar high
>>> quality or military 100W-class rigs covering approx. same range. I'm
>>> open to suggestions on trades.
>>>
>>> The radios all include the PP-4763 28V/50A military power supplies and
>>> original power cables and correct or high quality industrial BNC 
>>> interconnect cables, correct dogbone, mike or handset, speaker, and 
>>> correct mount, work well and are priced in order of the firm price 
>>> for each set. Coverage is 2-30MHz, CW, USB, and AM (USB+Carrier), 
>>> can do up to 400W PEP output. Tube front end and driver/PA (2 x 
>>> 4CX350F), built in antenna tuner for coax or whip. Extras with each 
>>> set, see the pictures please.
>>>
>>> Here are some pictures:
>>>
>>> AN/GRC-106 $700
>>> http://www.bunkerofdoom.com/mil/106/index.html
>>>
>>>
>>> AN/GRC-106A $800
>>> http://www.bunkerofdoom.com/mil/106A/index.html
>>>
>>>
>>> AN/GRC-106A in CARC (with non-CARC power supply) $1100
>>> http://www.bunkerofdoom.com/txsg/2005gtbr1/MVC-224F.JPG
>>> http://www.bunkerofdoom.com/txsg/2004atx/344f.jpg
>>>
>>>
>>> Spares including complete paper service manual (copy) and a pile of
>>> untested modules and various used parts and assemblies, incl. two 
>>> non working parts units -an RT and an amp. -as well as one
>>> RT unit seems to be working OK but having a bad power connector but 
>>> I have the connector in the used spares. -available as a LOT, 
>>> approx. 120 LBS. best offer.
>>>
>>> Power supply weight is 145LBS, radio set weight is about 140 lbs.
>>> Shipping through crate-and-freight service or you pick up.
>>>
>>> If there are no takers, I'll put them on the place, just wanted to
>>> give the list a chance first. After all, there have not been any on
>>> the place for a few years, and they've gone for large money. I only
>>> want want I have in them, which is far less that fairradio's untested
>>> and meterless versions.
>>>
>>> /////////////
>>> fair radio:
>>>
>>> RT-662/GRC-106 TRANSCEIVER, covers 2 to 29.999 MHz USB-AM-CW-FSK;
>>> tunes using 5-decade mechanical switiches to 1 KHz increments plus
>>> vernier. Exciter output 100 MW. Controls for Service Selector, PA
>>> Load, Squelch, Noise Blanker, BFO, and other audio functions. LESS
>>> Signal Level meter. Requires 24 VDC 10 amps; 7x18x13, 56 lbs. sh. Used
>>> Reparable not tested/LESS meter, $275.00
>>> "CHECKED" with meter (not original), $450.00
>>>
>>> RT-834/GRC-106A, similar to RT-662 above but 2-29.9999 MHz, 0.1 KHz
>>> increments. USED, Used Reparable no meter, $300.00
>>> CHECKED w/ substitute meter $495.00
>>>
>>> AM-3349/GRC-106 POWER AMPLIFIER , amplifies 100 MW output from
>>> RT-662/834 to 200 W AM or 400 W PEP. Uses two 4CX350A tubes in PA and
>>> 7-1000 pf 5 KV vacuum capacitor. Controls for ANT TUNE and LOAD, 50
>>> ohm line, Test Meter Function and system ON-OFF. LESS meters Antenna
>>> Tune, Load & Test. Requires 28 VDC 1000 W max. 9x18x13, 77 lbs.
>>> #AM-3349-AI, USED-AS-IS, no meters. $400.00
>>> #AM-3349-UR, Used Reparable with original meters. $750.00
>>>
>>>
>>> PP-4763/GRC POWER SUPPLY , produces 28 VDC 50 amps from 115 VAC 22
>>> amps 47-63 Hz 22/11 amp input; solid-state with +/-0.5% regulation.
>>> Orginally had 0-50 VDC meters and 0-80 amps DC meters (The meters,
>>> circuit breakers and control card are not available) ; 13.5x 19.5x15,
>>> -- less control card, both meters, and circuit breakers --
>>> 145 lbs. Used $120.00
>>> Manual repro, $15.00
>>>
>>> //////////////
>>>
>>>
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