[MRCA] My New (to me) PRC-6's

[W2HX]

Here are some photos of what arrived from ebay.  Pretty good, I’d have to
say! Both units are tube units. Both have some kind of battery, but one
looks like its corroding a bit.  I have NOT tried to turn them on or
anything. 

http://www.w2hx.com/x/PRC-6/Photos/

Few questions. One of the earpieces the rubber diaphragm seems to have
become detached. Are these replaceable? Or just remove it – afterall, it
will never again see the kind of use it was designed for.  Second, one of
the antennas is really rusted, missing the first few inch stiffening piece
and never stands up straight. Are these available? 

Other information. Both have crystals that say “ 46.700 MC” and “RT-196 FREQ
51.0 MC” this can be seen here: 
http://www.w2hx.com/x/PRC-6/Photos/DSCF0231.JPG

So it would seem that these are the crystals I would want. First order of
business. These need a serious de-smoking. I was astonished at the smell and
how easily the smell came off on my hands. I’ve bought some smoker equipment
before, but this was a whole new level! Wow.


73 Eugene W2HX