[MRCA] Mil event comm displays

[B. Smith]

I want to caution everyone about using a GN-45 or similar hand crank 
generators. Once that generator gets up to speed the rotating crank 
handles become very dangerous if the  child or adult should let go of 
the crank handles.  Often they will try and grab the handles again. 
Never leave the generator unattended and if necessary remove the crank 
handles. I've displayed similar gen sets for years  at Airshows, 
Rallies, meets etc. and yes they make an excellent display and visitors 
like it when the set comes alive.
Major B. Smith

On 10/11/2017 1:50 PM, Tim wrote:
> I don't have a military vehicle but I do participate in the MVCC/MVPA 
> rally's with lots of comm gear.  They compliment each other nicely.
>
> Specifically addressing the idea of an SCR-284 in receive mode:  I 
> usually set mine up with the GN-45 for the kids to try out.  I run a 
> CD player with CW cipher groups driving a URM-25 signal generator in 
> the external modulation mode..The SCR-284 in AM mode receives the MCW 
> signal nicely.  Others at the event with HF receivers in vehicles can 
> also hear it.  Eyes light up....
>
> The kids turn the cranks and get immediate feedback with CW coming 
> from the receiver.  Very popular.  Easy to set up.  Then pressing the 
> CW key in Transmit gets their attention...
>
> Some pix and details of this setup at the recent National MVPA event 
> in CA.
> http://www.n6cc.com/military-vehicles-and-radios-mvccmrcg
>
> We also run CW contacts days and nights with the GRC-9, GRC-109, RS-6 
> etc.  At this event Paul also ran his SCR-499 on high power AM up and 
> down the west coast for the MRCG AM net on 3985 kc, makes for great 
> demonstrations..
> Tim
> N6CC
>
>
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