[MRCA] Prc74 backpack

Tue Aug 14 21:46:32 EDT 2018

Walt, I have a bunch of PRC-74 stuff, 3 sets with a bunch of spare modules.  But I don’t know what the back pack looked like.  Know Mark K1HF likes them and uses a bunch, perhaps he came across something but between scot and Al’s suggestions, think you’ll be in good shape.  

Steve

From: mrca-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:mrca-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Al Klase
Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2018 9:08 AM
To: mrca at mailman.qth.net; Joe Munson
Subject: Re: [MRCA] Prc74 backpack

I'm coping Joe Munson on this.  Note his address.  I hope it's still good.
He did this for real.

Al
On 8/14/2018 10:21 AM, Scott Pastor wrote:
     To the best of my knowledge, there was never a rucksack or bag custom produced for the PRC-74.  At its initial fielding in 1964 the M-1956 Load-Carrying Equipment was standard issue, with the plywood pack-board and the M1952 Rucksack being the primary means to carry loads on the back.  In 1967 the Lightweight Rucksack, USGI was introduced and used until its replacement by the ALICE system in 1973.  I’m not clear on how well suited the M1952 Rucksack or Lightweight Rucksack were to the dimensions of the PRC-74, the WWII-era Pack-board may have been the preferred solution.  
     Regardless, there’s no “bespoke” carrying solution for the PRC-74 as there was for the PRC-25/77.  If you’re looking for historical accuracy, any of the aforementioned options are correct.  If you’re looking for comfort during extended field-use, I think the ALICE system is your best bet.  Both the large and medium-sized ALICE packs will accommodate the ’74 and provide ample storage space for some accessories, but if you just want to tote the radio, battery-box, handset and whip antenna, an ALICE frame with the pack-shelf fitted and two cargo straps provides the best access to the controls and puts the radio on display.  IMHO, the ALICE pack is the best piece of kit that the US Army ever thought it could do without.  
     Hope this helps.  

73, 
de, Scott, 
M/KC8KBK in soggy-old England.  

On Tue, Aug 14, 2018 at 2:12 PM, Walter J Skavinsky <walter.skavinsky at comcast.net> wrote:
I can't seem find any reference to the backpack that is used with the prc74 would anyone happen to know. 

Thanks
Walt

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