[Philliphastings]

Hi,

Thanks for the pics and info. Being a military radio restorer as well as my many other interests, I appreciate any source of info.

There seems to be quite a few Australian No 11 wireless sets surviving in WA these days. I am told that the fire brigades used them in the 50's. I was lucky to have been able to rescue a few and some spare power supply units over the years. Also the climate here is predominantly dry so I guess thay gave good service.

Wireless sets No 19 Mk 111 seem to have been over here in good numbers, though I have seen many go to the eastern states over the years...

as for the batter boxes, occasionally a corroded 'Nifen' connector turns up or some hardware but the boxes fell prey to our rampant termites decades ago.

I wasn't even aware of the Canadian No 11 set - very impressed with it too I might add.

Perhaps MLU could host a new Military radio and signals equipment forum...

Cheers

Phill