[MRCA] Recent acquisitions WS #19

[J. Forster]

The snatch connectors are easy to clean. Use Brasso or a Q-Tip or
toothbrush, then flush with clear water.

Not using the Variometer causes TVI issues. It is designed to resonate an
electrically short antenna, and forms a very high Q filter. It also has a
current transformer for the antenna current.

Both the ARC-5s and WS19 got a bad reputation for TVI because hams thought
they knew better than the set designers. Used as DESIGNED they work just
fine.

-John

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> Jeep -
>
>
>
> I bought a NOS complete WS #19 about 25 or more years ago at the Vienna,
> VA
> hamfest. The only problem I had was with the contacts on those large audio
> connectors. Once that was remedied I was on the air with it. I never used
> the variometer, but always had a tuner going  to my antenna after a 1 to 4
> transformer. I made a Pye to BNC adaptor so as not to have to modify the
> 19
> and then just used a BNC with it regularly. I used it for years mostly on
> 75
> and 160. I remember one time on 160 being in a 4 way QSO using my T-368F
> (this was when I still lived in Manassas VA). I asked the guys to stand by
> so I could make a transmission on the 19 to see if they could hear me.
> Dale,
> KW1I was one of the stations and he had no problem hearing he 19. I think
> one of the other guys was in CA and he could not hear me at all, and, I
> think the other guy was K7YOO and he could barely tell I was in there. Big
> difference between 400 watts and 2.5 watts, HI. I never had any capacitor
> problems and I used the original dynamotor. The real surprise came a few
> days later when I received a packet from a guy in Wisconsin. He was
> listening in and taped most of the activity. He sent me an audio cassette
> on
> which I was easily copyable on the 19, but, blasting in with the T-368. It
> is a fun rig to use and I am sure you will agree once you get yours on the
> air. BTW, this was all on AM. 73 - Mike
>
>
>
> Mike B. Feher, N4FS
>
> 89 Arnold Blvd.
>
> Howell, NJ, 07731
>
> 732-886-5960
>
>
>
> From: mrca-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:mrca-bounces at mailman.qth.net]
> On
> Behalf Of D. Platt
> Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2013 7:09 AM
> To: Military Radio Collectors Association
> Subject: [MRCA] Recent acquisitions WS #19
>
>
>
> I just got a Wireless Set 19 setup from a local ex-collector.  Its all
> there, to include the radio mount, control boxes,  and even the canvas
> cover, and an extra power supply.  I'm currently obtaining manuals for a
> lot
> of it but I'd like to know what difficulties I might encounter with this
> radio set in bringing it to life.  I understand there is a reflector for
> this equipment but I've not explored that avenue, yet.  Just curious what
> you all may have encountered?
>
> Jeep K3HVG
>
> PS:  If anyone with one of these sets needs an antenna cable with that
> Brit
> connector on it, there's probably 5-10 of these with all the spares and
> such.
>
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