WTB PRC 77 Back Pack Radio
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WTB PRC 77 Back Pack Radio
I'm looking for a complete nice condition PRC 77 radio set that works. Anyone have leads on one? Thanks
Re: WTB PRC 77 Back Pack Radio
Jay,
I'll ask a buddy of mine, he has one to go with the M37 and radios are a hobby of his. My students got a kick out of it when he brought it by. Seems to have a certain "cool" factor compared to cell phones!
Andy
I'll ask a buddy of mine, he has one to go with the M37 and radios are a hobby of his. My students got a kick out of it when he brought it by. Seems to have a certain "cool" factor compared to cell phones!
Andy
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Re: WTB PRC 77 Back Pack Radio
Hi Jay,
I have purchased radios and amps from Pvt. Jarhead's Surplus Stuff, but I just looked and his website seems to FUBAR right now
I buy allot of components and Radios from http://www.murphyjunk.net/ he is a straight shooter and has most everything that you could imagine.
I have purchased various radio parts from. https://www.american-milspec.com/
Hope this helps,
Bert
I have purchased radios and amps from Pvt. Jarhead's Surplus Stuff, but I just looked and his website seems to FUBAR right now
I buy allot of components and Radios from http://www.murphyjunk.net/ he is a straight shooter and has most everything that you could imagine.
I have purchased various radio parts from. https://www.american-milspec.com/
Hope this helps,
Bert
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Re: WTB PRC 77 Back Pack Radio
Andy,
Id like a working radio set I can take out of my truck and toss in another MV or set on a display and use with other guys. It really does make people smile when they see the radios talk to each other. I think my kids will love it too,Jay
Id like a working radio set I can take out of my truck and toss in another MV or set on a display and use with other guys. It really does make people smile when they see the radios talk to each other. I think my kids will love it too,Jay
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Re: WTB PRC 77 Back Pack Radio
Thanks for the two links , I will look on those sites too. Maybe they can put a complete kit together if they don't have one already set up.
I don't want to over do my truck with equipment and I think a PRC 77 back pack radio set up would be ok so I can talk to other guys at shows.
I don't want to over do my truck with equipment and I think a PRC 77 back pack radio set up would be ok so I can talk to other guys at shows.
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Re: WTB PRC 77 Back Pack Radio
Murphy's got complete radios and antenna listed on the site. They are tested and ready to go.
Bert
Bert
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Re: WTB PRC 77 Back Pack Radio
Hi Andy,
I had my M1009 Radio truck at the Technical College in the town south of us a year or two ago and the younger crowd was slack jawed. I had a great time explaining how the various components worked together and since we were down near Lake Michigan I fired up the PRC119 on the 6 meter band and talked skip to another operator in a different state (no repeater involved).
Bert
I had my M1009 Radio truck at the Technical College in the town south of us a year or two ago and the younger crowd was slack jawed. I had a great time explaining how the various components worked together and since we were down near Lake Michigan I fired up the PRC119 on the 6 meter band and talked skip to another operator in a different state (no repeater involved).
Bert
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Engine rebuild @ 95% complete
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Re: WTB PRC 77 Back Pack Radio
Bert,
I emailed Murphys and he doesn't have a PRC 25 or 77 complete set up that's ready to go. I'm not in a huge rush but I emailed the 2nd link that was sent to ask them also.
I emailed Murphys and he doesn't have a PRC 25 or 77 complete set up that's ready to go. I'm not in a huge rush but I emailed the 2nd link that was sent to ask them also.
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Re: WTB PRC 77 Back Pack Radio
Jay,
PM sent with Pvt. Jarheads email address.
Bert
PM sent with Pvt. Jarheads email address.
Bert
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Re: WTB PRC 77 Back Pack Radio
Hi Jay,
I run a PRC77 in mine as well-easy to remove (so some thief doesn't do it for you...)
Gary
I run a PRC77 in mine as well-easy to remove (so some thief doesn't do it for you...)
Gary
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Re: WTB PRC 77 Back Pack Radio
My wife watches my truck like a hawk at shows. Some would only believe what people do when around Military Vehicles, or any classic at a show for that matter.
Re: WTB PRC 77 Back Pack Radio
I don't know didley squat about military radios............but it looks like it's $400 on this site:
http://www.softcom.net/users/djstutz/prc77.html
and twice that on this one:
https://www.fairradio.com/catalog.php?m ... &item=1848
regards,
bob
http://www.softcom.net/users/djstutz/prc77.html
and twice that on this one:
https://www.fairradio.com/catalog.php?m ... &item=1848
regards,
bob
Re: WTB PRC 77 Back Pack Radio
And here's one even cheaper.........
http://www.ebay.com/itm/military-radio- ... SwAoRXFmwH
regards,
bob
http://www.ebay.com/itm/military-radio- ... SwAoRXFmwH
regards,
bob
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Re: WTB PRC 77 Back Pack Radio
Bob,
The radio located in ITALY is actually a PRC-2841 with the 25Khz spacing. This feature will be worthless when trying to communicate with another PRC-25 or PRC-77 that will not have the same channel spacing.
The only way that you can tell the difference between a PRC-25 and PRC-77 cannot be done visually since they look identical on the outside.
Here is how you can figure out which one you have:
Remove the battery box to be sure there's not a battery that might damage your DMM
1.disconnect the POWER jumper cap
2.measure the resistance from pin A (ground) and L:
A.)If it is an open circuit then the radio is a PRC-25 (2.5 V battery connection)
B.)If it is about 26 k Ohm the radio is a PRC-77 (150 Hz mute for crypto)
2.measure the resistance between pin A (gnd) and M:
A.)If it is about 89 k Ohms the radio is a PRC-25 (A10 bias)
B.)If it is an open the radio is a PRC-77 (no function)
Bert
The radio located in ITALY is actually a PRC-2841 with the 25Khz spacing. This feature will be worthless when trying to communicate with another PRC-25 or PRC-77 that will not have the same channel spacing.
The only way that you can tell the difference between a PRC-25 and PRC-77 cannot be done visually since they look identical on the outside.
Here is how you can figure out which one you have:
Remove the battery box to be sure there's not a battery that might damage your DMM
1.disconnect the POWER jumper cap
2.measure the resistance from pin A (ground) and L:
A.)If it is an open circuit then the radio is a PRC-25 (2.5 V battery connection)
B.)If it is about 26 k Ohm the radio is a PRC-77 (150 Hz mute for crypto)
2.measure the resistance between pin A (gnd) and M:
A.)If it is about 89 k Ohms the radio is a PRC-25 (A10 bias)
B.)If it is an open the radio is a PRC-77 (no function)
Bert
1952 M37 W/W Rebuild @ 59% complete
Engine rebuild @ 95% complete
1985 M1009, 1990 M101A2, 2008 M116A3 Pioneer tool trailer
MVPA # 24265
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NRA Cert. Personal Protection Pistol Instructor
NRA Cert. RSO
Class III RSO/KCR
Engine rebuild @ 95% complete
1985 M1009, 1990 M101A2, 2008 M116A3 Pioneer tool trailer
MVPA # 24265
NRA Life Member
NRA Cert. Personal Protection Pistol Instructor
NRA Cert. RSO
Class III RSO/KCR
Re: WTB PRC 77 Back Pack Radio
Wow............great info Bert!!!
thanks,
bob
thanks,
bob