[MRCA] Recent acquisitions WS #19

[Mike Feher]

I am sure that the set designers of the 19 were really concerned with TVI.
Even over 25 years ago I never had TVI when I was using an analog TV with an
outdoor Yagi. - Mike

Mike B. Feher, N4FS
89 Arnold Blvd.
Howell, NJ, 07731
732-886-5960 


-----Original Message-----
From: mrca-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:mrca-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On
Behalf Of J. Forster
Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2013 3:02 PM
To: Mike Feher
Cc: 'Military Radio Collectors Association'
Subject: Re: [MRCA] Recent acquisitions WS #19

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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