UPDATED 7/30/2023: My favorite “Black Radio”. The AN/GRC-109, AKA the “GRC-109” and “ANGRY 109”. Probably the ultimate “SHTF Radio” for trained (or trainable) personnel.Some research, observations and adventures below; probably […]
UPDATED 2/9/17 Both the GRC-9 and GRC-109 used the BA-48 battery to power their respective receivers as an option. When operated from the various dynamotor, vibrator or AC supplies, the […]
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 […]
UPDATED 1/2/13 When I got the A.R.C. Type 12 Radio Set working, I did not have a suitable dynamotor, let alone the correct one, a D-10A. Anxious to get it […]
UPDATED 4/28/20 Known Gasoline GENSETS for, or usable with the AN/GRC-109, RS-1 and RS-6 systems: The UGP-12. 125 Watts, 115 VAC, 400 cps, 2-stroke (manufacturer unknown) as described in the […]