[MRCA] PRC47 genny?

[Tim]

Hi Guys - That Homelite XLA/115/1/400 genny was used along with the
GRC-109's by Special Forces and probably others.  I have a photo on my
website of a GRC-109 "inspection layout" at a Special Forces unit in the
mid 1970's and that is the genny that is included.  My S/F contact says
that's the genny they routinely used.  Second photo from the top:
http://www.n6cc.com/angrc-109-special-forces-radio-set

It is pretty likely this genny was procured specifically for the GRC-109 or
maybe also RS-6 sets, not "lighting" or PRC-47's (there is another 400 Hz
genny for those).  That's my theory...
I guess with the low duty cycle of the '47 on SSB you would not overload it
(by a factor of 3+ on Hi Power) but I wouldn't do it running high power.

The UGP-12 400Hz 100 watt genny was also used with the GRC-109.  The one I
saw operating was VERY quiet while running.  Purring is a good description.

Neat gear....
Tim
N6CC

On Tue, May 5, 2015 at 7:02 AM, Mike Feher <n4fs at eozinc.com> wrote:

> Since this is only a 100W generator, the PRC-47 could only be used on low
> power with it. 73 – Mike
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> Mike B. Feher, N4FS
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> *From:* MRCA [mailto:mrca-bounces at mailman.qth.net] *On Behalf Of *Ray
> Fantini
> *Sent:* Tuesday, May 05, 2015 10:00 AM
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> *Subject:* Re: [MRCA] PRC47 genny?
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> Just looked at the data plate and see that it runs at four thousand RPM,
> that thing screams when its running! With the size of the muffler would
> have thought it would be quieter. What was the distance that it was
> intended to be placed away from the radio in field operations? And how
> common was it to use the generator instead of the battery pack?
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> Ray F
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> *From:* MRCA [mailto:mrca-bounces at mailman.qth.net
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> *Subject:* [MRCA] PRC47 genny?
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> Says 400 cycle. Looks nice. Not mine. Enjoy
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> 73 Eugene W2HX
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