[MRCA] Torn Fu. restoration

[Tom B]

The most common VHF set for armor was the 10 W S c transmitter and UKW E 
a receiver.  The transmitter was 10W and covered 27.2-33 MHz.  The 
larger transmitter was the 20 W S c. covering the same frequency range.  
These both used a 2 meter whip antenna.

The higher power transmitters were HF.

Tom


On 5/29/2020 10:48 PM, Captain D. wrote:
>         You do realize that German Armored Divisions had other radios, 
> especially in their HQ elements, besides the Torn Fu.d2.  More than 
> likely those radios.
>
>       I would also think that compared to even 1960,  with technology 
> over 30 years beyond when the Torn Fu.d2 was designed ( 1930s ) and an 
> antenna that actually was better matched to frequencies being used,  
> that low power am had a better chance of working well.  One of the 
> challenges of restoring vintage military radios to original condition 
> and configuration is getting things to work while accepting the 
> shortcomings that the early technology of these radios presents to 
> restorers/operators.  Modifying the krap out of these radios may make 
> them work better, but it ruins the true historical value of the radio.
>
> Mark D.
> WW2RDO
>
> In a message dated 5/29/2020 7:49:44 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
> n4fs at eozinc.com writes:
>
>     Back in the early 60’s. I could work all six continents within and
>     hour running low power AM. When 10 opens up, it opens up. Lots of
>     fun. Probably still have the QSL cards to prove it. 73 – Mike
>
>     Mike B. Feher, N4FS
>
>     89 Arnold Blvd.
>
>     Howell NJ 07731
>
>     848-245-9115
>
>     *From:* mrca-bounces at mailman.qth.net
>     <mailto:mrca-bounces at mailman.qth.net>
>     <mrca-bounces at mailman.qth.net> *On Behalf Of *Tim
>     *Sent:* Friday, May 29, 2020 7:14 PM
>     *To:* Mkdorney <mkdorney at aol.com>
>     *Cc:* Ray Fantini <RAFANTINI at salisbury.edu>; mrca at mailman.qth.net;
>     tbryan at nova.org <mailto:tbryan at nova.org>
>     *Subject:* Re: [MRCA] Torn Fu. restoration
>
>     Ha!  Well, maybe.  During WWII German armored units in North
>     Africa were reportedly being heard by hams in the US at times. 
>     Presumably Lo VHF AM...
>
>     I don't doubt it..
>
>     Tim
>
>     N6CC
>
>     On Fri, May 29, 2020 at 2:02 PM Mkdorney <mkdorney at aol.com
>     <mailto:mkdorney at aol.com>> wrote:
>
>         I’m about 3000 miles away from California, so I don’t thing
>         the Torn Fu.d2 has quite the range to reach.
>
>
>         Mark D.
>
>         WW2RDO
>
>
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