Wireless addition to this site...

[Eric B]

Hello

Anybody know what this item is and it it ever went into production.
I already checked with Chris B.
This item is at the CWM.
Thanks
Eric

[Haridimos]

Does anybody knows if the C8A HUW was equiped with a Wavemeter as a standard item or not?

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[Mike K]

Originally Posted by Haridimos

Does anybody knows if the C8A HUW was equiped with a Wavemeter as a standard item or not?

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The American BC 221 was far superior in every aspect .. a top quality bit of gear .. The class C wave meters were a bit of junk in comparison, but would have been issued as part of the kit .

MIKE

[Eric B]

Hello Jon

Thanks for the info on the RT-246 at the CWM with serial number 1.

I guess it was tested but never brought into service in Canada, as mentioned.

I will pass on the info.

thanks

Eric

[Jon Skagfeld]

Eric:

Your second attached thumbnail is of an RT-246/VRC Receiver-Transmitter.

This is, as indicated on the nameplate, part of the AN/VRC-12 family of field tactical radios.

The RT-246 is the same size as the RT-524 and fits into the MT-1029 Tray, Mounting.

The RT-246 has an automatic turning system which is controlled by front panel push buttons, where the RT-524 does not. The RT-524 has a loudspeaker, the RT-246 does not.

The RT-246 was typically used in the AN/VRC-43, -44, -45 Radio Set configurations.

AFAIK, Canada did not use the RT-246.

Reference: ARMY TM 11-5820-401-12, Aug 1972.

[David Dunlop]

Somewhere to discuss Wireless/Signals equipment on this site would be a great addition!

Just to clarify the discussion so far, is the intent a fully independent Forum, or simply an addition to this site, such as we now have for Sappers, Gunners? Stikes me that the latter approach would be a heck of a lot simpler for the powers that be to accomplish for us, and it definitely gets my vote!

David

[David Dunlop]

Hi Mike.

Ever noticed that whenever one of these vehicular wireless sets (including the 19) are actually in use in a vehicle, there is only one person in the photo, but as soon as it is set up somewhere outside, it suddenly becomes a group photo. I wonder if there is a weight to manpower ratio yet to be discovered in some Sigs Pam somewhere???


David

[Mike K]

Originally Posted by David Dunlop

Hi Mike.

Ever noticed that whenever one of these vehicular wireless sets (including the 19) are actually in use in a vehicle, there is only one person in the photo, but as soon as it is set up somewhere outside, it suddenly becomes a group photo. I wonder if there is a weight to manpower ratio yet to be discovered in some Sigs Pam somewhere???


David

Yes , you are correct.

The coastwatcher radios used up in the SW Pacific Islands required a whole team of native carriers to lug around the AWA teleradio , batteries and ancilleries like the petrol battery charger. This was the downfall of a few coastwatchers when the natives betrayed them to the Japs . Usually it was a execution by beheading .

A good read is :
"The coastwatchers" by Eric Feldt

A brief biography is here: http://www.battlesforguadalcanal.com...ldt/feldt.html

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by David Dunlop

Somewhere to discuss Wireless/Signals equipment on this site would be a great addition!

We try to accomodate these sort of requests if possible, but first we need to figure out how to set this up, plus iron out a few other bugs.

Thanks for your input and I hope you can wait a little longer. Meanwhile chatter on about wirelesses, we can always move it over later.

Regards,
Hanno
MLU Moderator

[David Dunlop]

Ooooohhhh...that sounds like you are planning to spoil us, Hanno!!!

Let us know if chocolates and fine wines will help oil the wheels of progress...or a case of vintage vegemite from our fine Southern friends!!!


David

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by David Dunlop

Ooooohhhh...that sounds like you are planning to spoil us, Hanno!!!

Let us know if chocolates and fine wines will help oil the wheels of progress...or a case of vintage vegemite from our fine Southern friends!!!

David,

I'd love a good wine, but what I really need is help with figuring out how to add another forum to the main page. If you or anyone else has some spare time to get oneself acquainted with vBulletin, the software this forum runs on, please do and post your findings here. Their forum seems to be a good place to start reading and asking questions.

Thanks in advance!

Regards,
Hanno

[David Dunlop]

Great timing, Hanno. I just finished the book I was reading last evening!

David

[Ralph Volkert]

Hey all There is a nice Wireless set #62 on ebay right now in Niagrafalls.
It was the replacement for the # 22 but only used late 1944 and 1945

But for anyone looking to kit their vehicle for those war years, Take a look.

Oh yeah I was speaking to a seller from the states on Ebay and he has 3 #19 sets coming up for sale as well as misc bits. Just bought a Dynometer from him but missed out on the base! He does ship outside the US just ask.

And I also would be interested in a wireless section on MLU. When things calm down on the site for poor Hanno!