1944 C-15A-Wire-5 Restoration

[Robert Bergeron]

Bruce thanks , that's awesome ! You found it ! Genius, yet so simple .

When you go under your box you will notice the four holes for the seat brackets drilled in the floor.

One set is in front of the Wireless table , centered . The other set of holes are on the left side , parallel and centered with the left rear window . That is the cypher clerk position. There should be a small table on the wall for that operator. This seat is offset to the left of the front operator's but it is a tight fit for the rear guy 's legs..



Now for the 110 Volts , 1 KW ( 1000 Watts ) Onan generator model 10LS-6.

Not all but some Wire 5 trucks were equiped with this generator and also a 12 V Chorehorse as opposed to two Chorehorses on top of each other in the generator box.

From what i understand , the Onan version was for the High Power version of the No 19 set radio suite at Brigade or Div level .

Anyone can tell me what they look like ?

Photos are from the generator handbook found in Derk's spare parts box for the set.

Anyone got a nice clear picture of the set and the data plate ?

Any source for such a generator set ?

I am setting up the High Power version of the Wireless 5 truck as i have the complete , 1944 dated ( same year as the truck ) Canadian No 19 HP suite on my shelf ready to install.

All i need is dimensions for the metal table for two part HP units on top please. It is my only missing part now. Thanks .

Onan generator model 1 Kw.jpg Onan gen sketch.jpg

[Robert Bergeron]

Gents,

I plan on installing my Canadian No 19 High Power set in the box .

High power units were used in Artillery and Armoured Regiments to communicate with Brigade and / or Brigade to Divisional HQ's .



I am no Sigs officer nor a CW expert but i have friends...and we will make this work. Eventually .

So here are some pics of my set . The Wire 5 box was purposely made for it with the Onan 110 V generator and kit .
It is not complete yet, i know. But pretty darn close.

So here are my pics.

Calling all mil radio experts : What are the dimensions / measurements for the specific HP radio metal table holding the upper units ?

[chris vickery]

Robert, the generator that you are looking for are still around. Just take some time to search, put the feelers out and be patient. Lots of old engine enthusiasts seem to like them, check places like the Smoke Stak forum, ebay, kijiji etc. A quick check showed an older expired ad for one in PEI for sale as well as one that sold right here on MLU a few years ago.

[Robert Bergeron]

Than-you Grant and thank-you Chris.

I will keep an eye out for the AC/DC 10LS-6 Onan 1 KW generator.



Cheers.


Robert

[Bruce MacMillan]

Originally Posted by Robert Bergeron

Gents,

These were used in Artillery and Armoured Regiments to communicate with Brigade and / or Brigade to Divisional HQ's .

Actually they were never deployed. There were some major issues with the design and by the time things were fixed the army had committed to the British amplifier #2. Back in Canada there was no use for them either so they were sold off surplus post war.

There is one anomaly though. A Canadian war artist during the Korean conflict had painted a picture and in the background it appears to be the RF portion of the set. Nothing in the RCSigs history shows them being used over there but never say never.

Personally I think they're uber cool and having one in the back of your truck showcases a bit of Canadian technology.

Mine had no issues in putting it on the air. I ran it from 110V and no parts needed replacing.

[Robert Bergeron]

Good morning,

Here is a picture of the 19 HP set that I have highjacked from fellow member Geoff T.

This setup is as it would be installed in the box of the wire-5 truck with 2K1 box/ body .

The sets were used in the wire 5 box at least in Canada both during and after the war and Korea.

There was training going on with these sets in Canada while the Canadian contingent was fighting bloody hard and well in NWE.

Cheers and thank you for adding to the discussion.

[Robert Bergeron]

Both seats are now installed in the box as per original with nice original new old stock cushions and seat covers thanks to a good friend in BC ..

The seats are sitting on the original brackets that are bolted to the floor where the original holes were found .

Working this weeks on the roof guardrails and antennae brushguards.

[Robert Bergeron]

The Wire 5 truck was a well tought out design. Details such as handrails to safely access the roof top antennae and bruch guards attest to the amount of time and effort spent on the design.

I had access to one of each originals of the handrails and brush guards thanks to friend Reg in Saint Albert / Edmonton.

Here is the final product to be installed shortly.

[Robert Bergeron]

Here are a few shots of the truck with the handrails installed for demonstration purposes.

You will notice the 1 Gal oil holder installed in front of the Jerry can holder .
Details explained in the next posts.