Switchboard charging C5

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Doug Knight

Hi
thanks to all.
The c-15 at the CWM has a C5 switchboard installed with a No 52 wireless set and apparently complete battery and wiring setup. The vehicle markings are First Canadian Army and 9 over signals colours for the unit. The vehicle has a 34 foot antenna mounted to the left of the rear door - haven't found the 20 foot antenna yet. The museum has a complete installation and accessories for one 52 set - mounted in the truck, a second set with basic vehicle installation hardware (no accessories) - i guess the boxed c5 is for this one, and a real basic third set. At least, that is what I have found so far.
Doug

The wireless installation is nice, but they are using an antenna tuning unit from a No.9 Mk.1 set instead of a 52 set (it's the box mounted on the top right of the 52 set). Other than it being a museum and unlikely to trade, I have a No.9 Mk.1 set that sorely needs the tuning unit seen in your picture, and I just happen to have a spare tuning unit for a 52 set.

Does anybody know of a tuning unit like the one in the CWM wireless truck for sale or trade?

Here's a pic of my 52 set with the correct tuner (mounted on the alternate right side position).

[Doug Knight]

Ah.
Thank you - I think I can fix this problem. They have a second tuning unit that I think looks like yours. I will investigate on my next shift.
I think you are right about the trade - being a volunteer that is well above my pay grade. I don't think they have a no 9 set, but I am still unpacking stuff. Do you have a photo of your No 9 setup?
Doug