Radio Request

The Combat Control School Association has an urgent need for two radio sets for permanent display at the Benini Heritage Center, Combat Control School, Pope AFB, NC.

THE FIRST IS THE AN/PRC-66, man-portable UHF Transceiver. The AN/PRC-66(V) (NSN 5820-00-116-4467) is a compact, lightweight, tactical UHF, solid state manpack radio set. This radio set was designed to provide a full range of tactical communications within the tactical UHF band of 225 to 399.95 MHz. Modulation is in the AM mode. This set was originally developed by Collins of Canada. Like many other manpacks, the PRC-66 can also be vehicular mounted by the use of a vehicle adapter mount, MT-4260/PRC-66B. Additionally, a 15 watt rf amplifier, 943B-3, is also available. Both, rechargeable or throwaway battery packs are employed. An additional option for the RT is a "Guard Band" module.

THE SECOND IS THE AN/PRC-74 - man-portable HF Radio set, Special Forces, 2-12 MHz, SSB, 15W (PEP), 10.5-17VDC, battery operated from 70 BA-30 (Battery Box CY-?) or 10 BB-418/U batteries (Battery Box CY-6121) or 2 ea BA-386 or BA-4386 (Battery boxes CY-6314 or CY-7733) or from PP-4514/PRC-74 supply with 12-31 VDC input or 110/220 VAC, replaced by AN/PRC-70, Hughes, TM 11-5820-590-12/35, Major components: RT-794 Receiver-Transmitter and AS-1887 Antenna

A few of these radio have been sold on EBay and some are available through surplus dealers. Individuals interested in donating these items and other CCT equipment are encouraged to ship the equipment - along with a DONATION LETTER - granting permanent ownership to the CCSA Heritage Center. Maintain a copy of the letter - showing equipment value - for income tax donation credit.

SHIP TO:

Combat Control School, Attention: Mr. Ron Brown, 1 Matero Drive, Pope AFB, NC 28308.

Call Ron Brown at 910 583-6323