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So when I took delivery of my truck in the bed was a stack of radio gear.



I'm not sure what to do with it all? Is this stuff worth anything? Some looks really nice, and some...well not so nice.



Looks like some transmitters, recievers, power supply's, and boosters.



A home ham set?



Some things I'm not sure off like this one...Got two of these.

Hang on to it. Good working or repairable mil spec radios bring good money. I have a buddy that specializes in military radios. If you like I can give you his email and he can tell you what you have there and where they were used:)

That would be great HingsingM37!
Thanks a bunch.

I've been playing with the S-36 Hellicrafter. (home ham?) I can't seem to get anything but static so far.

There is also a radio in a case. It says RT-77(A)/GRC-9. No pics yet but coming...

Here is a pic of the AN/GRC-9



I'm thinking of installing this in my truck as it's fairly small and light. Anyone know where to get parts for these besides Ebay?

The 77 was used as the extra RT in the large VRC setups.

Fair Radio can get most parts for you. http://www.fairradio.com/

Here's a few Radio Gear links:
http://www.nj7p.org/cgi-bin/millist2
This is super. You can search for as specific radio model and it will give you the list of components in the system and which systems they were used in.
Here's what you get when you look up RT-77:

Receiver-Transmitter, RT-77/GRC-9
JAN Type: RT-77/GRC-9
Nomenclature: Receiver-Transmitter
Reference: TM 11-263
NSN: 5820-00-196-9041
Weight: 32 Lbs
Size: 16 x 13 x 8
Mode: 6A3, 2A2, 0.1A1
Frequency Range: 2-12 MHz
Power Output: AM: 7, CW: 15 W
Number of Channels: TX: 6 Channels, 2 in Each Band, RX: Continuous Tuning
Part of: GRC-9, GRC-87, VRC-34
Description: The RT-77 is the receiver-transmitter for radio set GRC-9.
Source: TM 11-487A, 28 Aug 50
Created: Sat Jul 22 17:24:58 2000
Last Modified: Mon Jul 16 20:16:07 2001

More links:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/armyradio ... d=27397725
http://www.nj7p.org/index.htm
http://www.wpafb.af.mil/museum/air_power/ap55.htm
http://www.softcom.net/users/djstutz/pvtjarheadl1.html
http://www.greenradios.com/oldfam/sets.htm#GRC-3
http://www.tubecollector.org/
http://www.trackpads.net/webs/wireless-set-no19/
http://www.nf6x.net/greenradio/gradio.html
http://www.radioera.com/m-manuals.htm
http://www.qsl.net/pe1ngz/signalscollection.html

Hiya Capnsim,

Decent score there.

Here's a good overview: http://www.bunkerofdoom.com/rt68/index.html

I can help on some of them: The PP-112 (check the data plate on the front of the unit) is the 24v power supply for the RT-68, RT-67, and RT-66 radios. It looks as though you have about six of those. The RT-68, et al, is a short range FM vehicle set. The three radios operate on three different freq bands. The RT-68 operates from 38 to 54 MHz (infantry, if I recall correctly). You can operate this radio with the lowest grade of ham license (technician), though they take up a lot of bandwith. Operators using the new narrow-band equipment may have difficulty understanding your transmissions due to the side bands being cut off. You will be able to communicate with all your buddies that are sporting the PRC-77, though.

I can't tell which of the RTs you have, but you have four of them in the second stack. You might luck out and have a bunch of -68s in there. There ought to be enough to get one set working.

Probably the most expensive will be the required mount, the MT-299. Bizal at Midwest had them last year. Other than John, it's pretty hit-and-miss in finding them.

I can send you pics of my set-up if you email me. It isn't working at the moment, but soon will be now that it's time to be working indoors.

Parts (especially tubes) are pretty spendy, but you have a good source of spares on-hand there.

Here's a good parts source for when you run out of sets to canabilize:

http://www.fairradio.com/

They also have a lot of the accessories you'll need like speakers, headsets, antennas, etc.

My M-38A1 came with an incomplete RT-68 set, and I wasn't going to bother with it, but a couple of buddies are big into ham radio and got me interested. The test is VERY easy. I'm not much a jaw-jacker, but playing with the vintage set is fun, especially when mounted in the vehicle. It's all about atmosphere.

Have fun...

Dave

Captnsim,
Looks like the guys got you covered. Shoot me a P/M if you still want my buddies email

E-Bay would be wearing out the bids on that gear, should you go that route....
Gary

Wow...Thanks for all the links and info guys. Lot's a great stuff I hadn't found yet.

I'm looking for a mt-300, mt-297, or a mt299 mount if anyone has one.
Really would like a 297 if I can find one.

I'm thinking of selling most of the stuff if I can and keeping a set or two for myself.

Some more info on some of the components:

RT's are 2 66's, one 67, and a 68.

The three dual units are RT-70 Receiver/transmitter's with a AM-65 power supply/audio amplifer's.

Power supplys are PP-112's

Still not sure what the other two boxes are yet...

Nice haul anyway.

66 = Armor, 67 = Arty, 68 = Infantry

The RT 70 was the extra leap the freq gap receiver.

These sets were used actively from 1950 through the early 70's then came the RT524 and the beginning of good bye to tubes.

If I were you I'd sort out what you want to use and trade the others to dealers for the parts you need to make all of your equipment complete and working.

Thats a great idea cuz. I'll have to look into it.
Thanks.

The PP-112's are they 12 or 24 Volt????

Sorry, looked at pic again........you got some 24 volt ones...................If you want to sell a decent looking one.

vtdeucedriver@yahoo.com

E-mail sent

PP109 is 12 volt and PP112 is 24 volt.