SCR-284 Radio Set
UPDATED 7/22/2025. The SCR-284 was used extensively during WWII. The basic component is the BC-654-A receiver transmitter. Designed as a portable field radio, the complete field set could be carried […]
Field Power: Honda EX-1000 RF Noise Problems & Other Alternatives
UPDATED 11/1/20 Honda EX-1000 Generator: I have been running several field radio systems from a Honda EX-1000 generator for AC power. (Technically, it’s an Alternator, not a Generator and that […]
USS Gallant MSO-489
Update 7JAN26 No, it’s not the Starship Gallant….Sheesh! (Dilithium crystals are magnetic BTW) Note the “Super Sweep” sticker in the Thumbnail above. Those were often posted in various Bars in […]
MVCC-MRCG Camp Delta Comms AAR 2018
Update: 9/29/18 The Military Radio Collectors Group (DET A, FWD) had a small but operational display at Camp Delta during the September 20-23 rally of the Military Vehicle Collectors of […]
Military Vehicles and Radios MVCC/MRCG
2016 MVPA RallyThe 41st annual International Convention and rally of the Military Vehicle Preservation Association was held at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton CA on 11-13 August 2016. The […]
West Coast Military Radio Collectors Group
UPDATED 5/13/2023 FLASH. The 2022 “Post-Covid” meetup is currently scheduled for 6, 7, 8 October 2022 at Camp San Luis Obispo. Visit the West Coast MRCG website for further updates […]
Numbers Stations, The Woodpecker etc.
UPDATED 3/5/2025 The so-called “Numbers Stations“ are a favorite topic on the Interwebs. Some obvious open source information is available but wild speculation about them is widespread. I won’t try […]
TRC-88 HF CW/SSB Transceiver
UPDATED 11/15/2025 A work in progress. I recently revived an RT-665( )/TRC-88 HF Radio transceiver. This was a challenge since I cannot find any documentation on the set or even a […]
AN/APR-1 & APR-4 Radar/Comm Surveillance Receiver
AN/APR-1 Radar/Communications surveillance receiver. (aka APR-1). Below: Type 13 and 22 Air Search Radars aboard the Imperial Japanese Navy destroyer HARUTSUKI. They were also installed on some IJN submarines after […]
Ammo Box Radio !
UPDATED 2/16/21 Did you ever have a need for a particular piece of Military surplus equipment – only to find the Military never had such a device? Much less “surplussed” […]