C15TA wireless install

[Jordan Baker]

Found these recently. Figured they would be of interest to some members here.

[Tim Bell]

From my latest National Archive docs...
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Another - note the shortened armour over the doors - to allow it to fit into the Hamilcar Glider.
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One of the smaller Technical Drawings included in the document for interest - wiring diagram for radios and batteries.
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Other drawings include:

Manufacturing plans for Aerial mounts, C5 switchboard mount, battery carriers, modifications to armour for glider use etc.

Tim

[Jordan Baker]

the rest of them

[Joe C]

Jordan, what is the LAC reel/file reference for these? I couldn't make it out....

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Some more info from https://heritage.canadiana.ca/view/o...eel_t17894/923

oocihm.lac_reel_t17894.923.jpg


Found the link to T-17894 in Colin Alford's thread here: http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=33670

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Here's a photo of a C15TA radio truck which Barry shared in 2015: http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...683#post216683

I have this photo of a C15TA with a Chore Horse on each front fender with the canvas.

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[David Dunlop]

Hi Hanno.

That particular C15TA wireless installation is the Command Vehicle setup with a 19-Set HP installed along the left side facing the camera and the 52-Set along the right side with its back to the camera.

There was not enough time to get these vehicles into service in the field had they to wait for a factory designed Installation Kit so detailed drawings and instructions were created for use in the field, from which installation kits could be built from available supplies at the field workshops. If you wanted to go that route with your C15TA, it would be very doable.


David

[Chris Suslowicz]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

Here's a photo of a C15TA radio truck which Barry shared in 2015: http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...683#post216683

Interesting...

There's a modified base for the Canadian 34-ft telescopic mast fitted to the rear of the vehicle (possibly not a good idea for use with the WS52 as they were later replaced by a ceramic insulated version due to losses in the original ebonite), and an Aerial Base No.3 on the WS19 side (just visible over the top of the Junction, Remote Control, No.1 box to the left of the charging switchboard).

The two charging sets would be necessary as that's a very power-hungry installation!

Best regards,
Chris.