[MRCA] [Milsurplus] R-108, R-109 and R-110

[KA1LHZ]

I had a complete set for the back of my M-37, but then I decided I
didn't need a 300 lb radio for 15 watts of power on 6 meter FM. It had a
R-108, RT-67, MT-297 etc. That's what prompted me to get the GRC-106
shelter I have now. Much more practical.
73
Steve
KA1LHZ

On 03/08/2013 05:37 PM, Mike Morrow wrote:
> Dave asked:
>
>> The "green" receivers, R-108, R-109 and R-110:
>> Any experience with them?   Worth fiddling with?
> Of course they are worth fiddling with...what surplus isn't. :-)
>
> It's been years since I last powered up one of these.  I have almost all
> components for the 24 different sets (AN/GRC-3 to -8, AN/PRC-16, AN/VRC-7
> to -10, -13 to -18, -20 to -23, AN/VRQ-1 to -3, and AN/UIC-1) of the
> AN/GRC-3 series, consisting of various combinations of:
>
> AM-65/GRC
> C-375/VRC
> C-435/GRC
> MT-297 to -300, -327, -652/GR, -673/U
> PP-109, -112, -282, -282, -448/GRC
> R-108 to -110/GRC
> RT-66 to -68, -70*/GRC
>
> I don't think there's a lot of practical value to the operation of any
> of these units today unless you can hook up with others in your area that
> are likewise inclined.  But...all of these are beautifully built and
> were world class state of the art after they appeared in the late 1940s.
> That's worth something!
>
> At least the supplies for the receivers and AM-65 (PP-448 (6v), PP-281 (12v),
> or PP-282 (24v) are tubeless, ballast-less, synchronous vibrator units
> that are wholly enclosed by the host unit.
>
> The least usable are the sets using the R-108 and RT-66, covering the old
> armor band of 20.0 to 27.9 MHz.
>
> You could possibly get bit by the bug for these sets, including the
> associated AN/PRC-6*, -8* to -10*, and -28 portable sets.  I can't wait
> until I hear that you have a full-blown AN/GRC-7...all 250 pounds of it.  :-)
>
> Mike / KK5F
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