[MRCA] Military mobile repeater

[Robert Downs]

There were probably some informal or ad hoc setups during WW-II using two SCR-508, SCR-608 or one of each but AFAIK they did not assign a specific nomenclature to the set.  But the AN/VRQ-1, -2 and -3 along with the MT-298/GRC were specifically for repeater service.  The MT-298 held two of the large RT/s and two of the Vibrator Power Supplies.  Although I don’t think that specific nomenclature was assigned, there was nothing preventing you from using two different RT;s instead of two of the same model The only restriction would be that the higher frequency RT couldn’t be on a harmonic of the lower frequency one.  

 

And note that this makes a bi-directional repeater, not the type commonly found today in the USA on 2-Meters.  Perhaps Relay Station might be a better description of the function.

 

The same thing could be done with the AN/VRC-12 family sets except that there was not a mount made to carry two of the RT’s.

 

At a halt, two of the RC-292 low VHF ground plane antennas were commonly used with AN/VRQ-1,2,3 or the VRC-12 equivalent/

 

Robert Downs

 

From: mrca-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:mrca-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ronnie Thomas
Sent: Monday, August 9, 2021 12:02
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Subject: [MRCA] Military mobile repeater

 

I have read that the Army at one time used mobile repeaters in the field. I was wondering if anyone has any information about this. I would like to know if it's possible to set one up. 

Thanks 

Ronnie 

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