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You are bidding on an RT-176, the radio part of transceiver PRC-10. This radio was supplied to allied soldiers and radio operators during the Korean and Vietnam wars. It provides frequency-modulated (FM) radio communication in the 38 to 55 MHz range. Nominal RF power output is 0.9 W. Range is between 8 and 20 km, depending on your choice of antenna, your siting and the terrain cover.
I replaced the damaged British Hawthorne green front panel with a good one in US Military Deep Olive Bronze. I used the damaged front panel to support the front of the radio in one of the photographs.
All original equipment manufactured components are present, except:
You can
I acquired this radio for amateur radio communication purposes. However, I found radio amateurs use offsets between transmitted and received frequency in the 6-m FM band. As this radio is single channel, it is now surplus.
Packaging
I make no charge for packaging. Your item will be properly wrapped and packed to withstand the usual rigors of postal and courier delivery systems.
Shipping - please read
As is, for shipping, the transceiver weighs 5 kg. You must ask me to quote the shipping charge; why?
I replaced the damaged British Hawthorne green front panel with a good one in US Military Deep Olive Bronze. I used the damaged front panel to support the front of the radio in one of the photographs.
All original equipment manufactured components are present, except:
- LITE CAP
- Knobs for VOLUME and SQUELCH
- Inductors L6 and L7
- The original case; it is in a PRC-10A case whose clips Ihave adjusted to trap the front panel
- CY-744 battery box. The CY-744 is available separately; ask.
- All the easily accessible valves / tubes; I can supply these.
- The photo showing the RT-176 on top of a CY-744 is for show only. It appears sideways because of the limited picture formatting available.
- The photo showing the tuning gear, shows where L7 should go.
You can
- use it for its original purpose, ie, short range wireless communication, as in military re-enactments
- use it as part of a network centre, along with the C-434 / GRC
- use it for FM radio communication in the amateur radio 6-m band
- use it for spares for your PRC-10
- add it to your collection of Korean / Vietnam-era collectibles.
I acquired this radio for amateur radio communication purposes. However, I found radio amateurs use offsets between transmitted and received frequency in the 6-m FM band. As this radio is single channel, it is now surplus.
Packaging
I make no charge for packaging. Your item will be properly wrapped and packed to withstand the usual rigors of postal and courier delivery systems.
Shipping - please read
As is, for shipping, the transceiver weighs 5 kg. You must ask me to quote the shipping charge; why?
- There are often differences between what Australia Post's and other carriers' online calculators show, and what they actually charge. Generally, Australia Post uses the quickest delivery method, such as one of the more expensive Air Mail modes.
- Shipping charges depend on where you are and your preferred speed of delivery.
- If you want the CY-744 battery box, or any of the other operastional accessories, ask me about the price and shipping cost.
- If you win several items, I will bundle them to get you the most economical shipping charge.
Condition of Item
Very Good Condition
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