[MRCG] BIG Navy transmitter AN/FRT-24A - Oakley CA

[Tim]

>From the looks of that sailor, seems The Chief just told him to pull all
the tubes and test them...  ;o)

On Sat, Jan 31, 2015 at 4:49 PM, Nick England <navy.radio at gmail.com> wrote:

> This is a 1kw HF synthesized autotune 1500 lb 2-rack Navy transmitter
> Not a plate modulated rig like the FRT-24, but ISB with compatible AM (400w
> carrier + USB)
> Photo of one at http://www.navy-radio.com/xmtrs/frt24/frt24a-1209-01.jpg
>
> A couple of pieces of this transmitter are on eBay - I don't know for sure
> how much is actually available - if all the pieces it really deserves to be
> saved.
> I have only had a little contact with the seller who replied
> "I have parts for it. Almost the whole thing i believe."
> but it is clear from the descriptions that she doesn't really know much
> about it.
>
> I have the FRT-24A manual and can make a copy if someone tackles this. I
> also just bought a control panel that was ending soon, just to save it - or
> have as a souvenir of the Big One That Got Away. If someone saves the rest,
> I'll be glad to send them the panel I got.
>
> Currently on eBay is the p/s for the freq synthesizer
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/121553687501
>
> If there is someone in the area who could at least take a look and photos,
> that would be great - I'm in NC and there is no way I'm gonna be able to
> haul this one home.
>
> Cheers,
> Nick England K4NYW
> www.navy-radio.com
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