C15TA wireless install

[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

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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

[Barry Churcher]

Here is a photo of a C15TA with two 19 Sets mounted.

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[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Barry Churcher

Here is a photo of a C15TA with two 19 Sets mounted.

Hi Barry, thanks for this photo. I have not seen it before.

I take it you saw the photos of the Signals C15TA and the wireless installation info from the National Archives posted by Tim Bell ?

Originally Posted by Bruce Parker (RIP)

Interesting markings on this C5TA. The (presumed) white over blue sign is signals, and the 76 (in red) would be the number of the unit the signals section was attached to (that's how they did it. Signals units didn't get their own numbers until the specialized ones in corps or army). The yellow F2 on black is signals indicating the vehicle's use but I don't know what this one means. Even the white on the division flash on the soldier's arm would suggest 'RCCS'.

The 76 does give some clue as to the unit this truck was attached to. In an infantry division, 76 was assigned to a field ambulance unit so it's probably not that (but there is that stretcher under the truck...). 76 appears twice in an armoured division, once as an RCEME light aid detachment, which it could be, but also for the division's self propelled artillery regiment. That's where my money lies. I'm assuming it's in a division and not a corps or army looking at the somewhat obscured sign on the right rear.

So this would be a signals section attached to the 23rd Canadian Field Regt. (SP) if in the 4th Division or 8th Canadian Field Regt. (SP) if in the 5th.

Not sure what kind on generator set that is.

Photo says Holland, June 1945.
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[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by David Dunlop

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.

Hi David,

Thanks for letting me know about this setup. I have not planned to go down this route as of yet, though my C15TA has that aerial side mount as shown in the photo above. Will do some more digging...

I see that André Gibault restored his C15TA kitted out with a No 19 radio set - see http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=19425

PS: just came across this posting in your humongous Wireless Set No. 52 Canadian - Project thread - more reading up to do!

[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.

[Barry Churcher]

Hi Hanno
Yes thanks, I have seen those other threads. Here are a couple of photos showing two chore horses mounted on the rear wall in lieu of the POW cans.
I assume the two 19 sets would be, as Chris states, power hungry. These photos given to me by Brian Gough.
Barry

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[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Barry Churcher

Here are a couple of photos showing two chore horses mounted on the rear wall in lieu of the POW cans.
I assume the two 19 sets would be, as Chris states, power hungry. These photos given to me by Brian Gough.

Yet some more new (to me) photos. Thanks Barry & Brian!

A C15TA with a wireless setup is becoming alluring...