[MRCA] Torn Fu. restoration

[Captain D.]

Standard practice for all armies during WW2 was to put up a random wire antenna whenever practical, whenever possible.  Better antenna.  We even carried them for use with the PRC-77 when I was with the 10th Mountain Division in the late 1980s ( before everything went to SINCGARS radios - made from WD-1 field wire, and the insulator was a plastic spoon from an MRE ).
The Fu.d2 put out 1 watt.  The larger sets do a lot better than that.
Mark D.WW2RDO
In a message dated 5/29/2020 10:56:44 PM Eastern Standard Time, tbryan at nova.org writes:


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 <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
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> 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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