[MRCA] Chicom Type 883 VHF radio

[Tom B]

Hi Jeep,

I believe the 883 is a tube radio (I can confirm this later).  Ken
describes his radio as being all solid state, so I am thinking he has an
884.

Also, the type 883 is not a common radio.  If anyone has one for sale, I
would really like to buy it.

While on the the subject, I am also looking for a Chinese type 63 radio.

Tom Bryan
N3AJA


>
> 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