[MRCA] Chicom Type 883 VHF radio

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Ken,

I did an article in ER magazine a few years back on the model 884 FM 
radio.  They sound like they might be similar radios?  The issue was 
December 2006.  The 884 will just get inside 6 meters but no high enough 
for the military FM common frequency.  I had a pair of them and, 
although they did work, I found them to be really lacking.  I would also 
hear a lot of TV birdies on these. Did yours come with a manual, I hope?

Jeep - K3HVG

On 7/29/2015 8:10 AM, Ken Downs wrote:
> This past weekend I picked up a Chinese army backpack radio. It looked interesting, came with a bunch of accessories, and was priced right, so I took a chance inspite of not knowing anything about it. It turned out to be a type 883 VHF (45-50 MHz) FM/CW rig made in 1974. The model was used 1972-1980's and is all transistorized - no tubes or ICs.
> Anyone have any experience with these radios? The receiver on this one sounds live, but does not receive anything. The TX also has no output. I replaced the T/R relay (it came with spares) but still no joy. At this point I suspect the LO or something in the multiplier chain. Any suggestions?
> Worse come to worst, the great little case could be used for an HF QRP radio.
> Thanks and 73,
>
> Ken, W1KRT
>

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