Big Expensive Radios

blackdog · Post by **blackdog** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 10:28 pm

Hi guys. I have been doing mucho research into the K-53. Here's a spreadsheet I made of the equipment that the different versions (six as far as I can tell) that used SCR radio sets...

If anyone has or knows anyone who has any of the components listed in the below list please let me know... I need them!!!

http://www.surfacezero.com/span/k53/radiocomm.htm

armydriver · Post by **armydriver** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 10:46 pm

I will keep my eyes open for you. When I had my 43 GPW I accidently came across a set of radios for it at a local flea market and they were cheap. If I run across anything I will PM you.

Karoshi · Post by **Karoshi** » Sat Jun 10, 2006 5:27 am

These sets are available UK side, thro the likes of ArmyRadio.Com. Ben Azari will surely help, but shipment might be a problem to the USA

mmclean · Post by **mmclean** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 3:46 pm

Brian,

Would you mind telling me what book you are using for your research information that you posted pictures of.

Thanks
Matt

blackdog · Post by **blackdog** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 2:18 pm

Hi, it is from a manual entitled "Signal Section Air Service Command - VHF Fighter Control Equipment Handbook." It was produced by Signal Section, Air Service Command, Patterson Field, Fairfield, OH.

If you want a copy I will give you the contact information of the person who sold it to me as it is a very nice repro.

Does anyone know if the trailer in the first picture is a Ben Hur just relabled as a K- series trailer?

Matt · Post by **Matt** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 4:37 pm

Hi Brian,

Yes the trailer is a Ben Hur but by the looks of it the wooden sides are higher than the normal cargo model.

I have some info on Signal Corps trailers which I will copy and send along with the LeRoi info.

If you can get the radio equipment you need from the UK and need help with shipping just let me know.

Matt.

dr deuce · Post by **dr deuce** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 4:57 pm

The genset is the PE99 which is physically much smaller than the PE95 (10kw) that the SCR-299 and SCR-399 used. It looks about the same size as my M5 3kw 3 phase WW2 genset

blackdog · Post by **blackdog** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 9:48 pm

So... anyone know where I could find a PE-99?

I went looking for a Ben Hur trailer that I saw a year or so ago in a neighborhood a few miles away. I couldn't find it though... but I know of another one that's not too far away...

mmclean · Post by **mmclean** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 10:04 am

Brian,
If you could give me the contact info for that book, that would be great.

Thanks
Matt