Canadian Centurion tanks intercom system?

[jdmcm]

David

would the Centurions in Canada also have used British Radio systems? I guess what I'm asking is, what would be the correct radio set for a Mk5 Centurion stationed in Canada?

John

[rob love]

The C42 was a pretty standard radio for the army in Canada starting, I believe, in the late 50s. In the early 70s, the US radios started to appear for the regular army, but a lot of the reserves continued to use the C42 radio until about 1980.

I have the equipment logistic directives at work for the Centurion. I am pretty sure it had information on which radios were used. I'll check tomorrow and post the results here if someone doesn't beat me to it.

While you don't see sales of the C42s that often these days, a big part of the reason, likely, is because they are so darn huge and heavy. Most guys don't want them in their jeeps. But they are out there, hiding in sheds and warehouses.

[eddy8men]

john i reckon your cent was set up for clansman

[eddy8men]

if you just want comms between driver and commander then motorbike comms set up will work well and is cheap and readily available

[jdmcm]

That makes sense Rick, I do plan to add a Canadian era correct radio, but it would sure be handy to have some comms especially rolling around a movie set!

[rob love]

From the ELD dated 4 Mar 77:

Mk5-Mk5/2

(1) Gun tank: One C42 and one AN/PRC-510 or one ANVRC-46 and one AN/VRC-53

(2) Command tank: two C42 and one AN/PRC-510 or two AN/VRC-46

MKll

(1) Gun tank: one AN/VRC-46 and one AN/VRC-53
(2) Command tank: two AN/VRC-46

ARV One C42 or one AN/VRC-46

AVLB One C42 or one AN/VRC-46 and AN/VRC-53

[David Dunlop]

Hello John,

If you decide to go the C42 route, send me a PM.

Cheers,

David