[MRCA] Prc74 backpack

[MilComm Guy]

Pictures of the set in service seem to be rare, the manual shows it
literally hanging by the handles from suspenders.  I would think if the
lightweight pack frame was available it would have been used.
73
K1HF


On Tue, Aug 14, 2018 at 9:46 PM, Steve Gajkowski kd3ht <kd3ht at epix.net>
wrote:

> 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.
>
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>
> Steve
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> *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.
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> Thanks
>
> Walt
>
>
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