PRC-47 HF man pack transceiver: Cold War

[Stuart Fedak]

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[maple_leaf_eh]

I admit to not recognizing the PRC #. So I used Goofle. That is a big box for a portable. From my limited knowledge of the radio spectrum, I was surprised at the width of frequencies available. My Cold War radio knowledge is C42, PRC510, RT524, PRC 25 and 77, and the simple TA43 field phone.

Once I used a handheld "ringer" telephone that hooked into the J1 box of the C42. There was a small magneto button on the handset to plunged and sent a 'hello' signal to the main vehicle. It was a remote for the the OP. I suppose the radio op in the vehicle could patch the OP onto the main radio network.

[rob love]

Originally Posted by maple_leaf_eh

Once I used a handheld "ringer" telephone that hooked into the J1 box of the C42. There was a small magneto button on the handset to plunged and sent a 'hello' signal to the main vehicle. It was a remote for the the OP. I suppose the radio op in the vehicle could patch the OP onto the main radio network.

Terry: Is all that to say you used a green hornet?

I still have one kicking around the shed somewhere. It is a cool accessory.

[Robin Craig]

Stuart,

OK I will admit it, I like the British Clansman kit.

I also, and if you know me will find it amusing, own a sectional American mast that is really tall. I haven't had time to service it and assemble it but will do sometime, its called a round tube thing in a carousel with a winch and brake system, technical eh?!

Maybe I can invite you to my island and we can play one day . . . . .

Robin

[Bruce MacMillan]

I have a PRC47 that is un-modified. It's a fairly complete kit that I used to use on the Westcoast Military Radio Net on 3996 Khz USB. I could work from Alaska to California no problem.

I would say it is a luggable rather that portable but as grunts are cheap you could use any number

Other cold war era kit I have includes PRC320, MK123 xcvr used by MI6, MK128 xcvr used by special forces, GRC109 set, RS-6 CIA spy set & MK301 receiver.

WW2 spy kit includes Type 3 MKII (B2) suitcase set, RBZ Special receiver and a few MCR1 receivers (the Biscuit Tin radio). One MCR1 was made post war in Belgium for the stay behind groups in case the Russians didn't stop at Berlin.

All are functional and get occasional use on the air.