Who is our VRC-19 whiz/guru?

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Who is our VRC-19 whiz/guru?

Unread post by Bill, Idaho » May 3rd, 2013, 2:07 pm

I recently appropriated a like-new VRC-19. From what I read, it is (was) a two channel, 152-174 MHz (FM) 1951-1955 era MP specific radio. I also read where they were usually 24VDC, and every once in awhile 12VDC. Mine has an apparent 110VAC plug on the end of the power cord!(?) It also has a really neat wheeled mount so it can be moved around on a floor. The mount is definitely GI.

Anyone ever hear of, or see, a 110VAC model? I don't know what I will ever do with it, but it sure is neat.

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Unread post by rickf » May 3rd, 2013, 3:46 pm

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Unread post by rickf » May 3rd, 2013, 3:48 pm

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Re: Who is our VRC-19 whiz/guru?

Unread post by Rainman » May 3rd, 2013, 10:45 pm

I'm here Rick, but VRC-19's were before my time. There are a few sets like the GRR-5 that have switchable inputs, operating on 6v 12v 24v and 120vAC. That;s Korean War stuff, and I can't even seem to locate a good picture of the face of the VRC-19. Not sure if Snock has any experience with them, but he'll chime in if he does. Make sure that what looks to be 120v AC plug doesn't have any curve to the plugs, that would make it a 28v Aircraft plug. I can make a call to an old radio tech that would have more information I'm sure.
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Re: Who is our VRC-19 whiz/guru?

Unread post by armyvehicles » May 4th, 2013, 2:04 am

Rainman wrote:I'm here Rick, but VRC-19's were before my time. There are a few sets like the GRR-5 that have switchable inputs, operating on 6v 12v 24v and 120vAC. That;s Korean War stuff, and I can't even seem to locate a good picture of the face of the VRC-19. Not sure if Snock has any experience with them, but he'll chime in if he does. Make sure that what looks to be 120v AC plug doesn't have any curve to the plugs, that would make it a 28v Aircraft plug. I can make a call to an old radio tech that would have more information I'm sure.
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Is this the one ?

http://www.icdc.com/~oldradio/web/vehicle/vrc19.jpg

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Unread post by Bill, Idaho » May 4th, 2013, 10:13 am

That's it. (Except mine looks new.)

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Re: Who is our VRC-19 whiz/guru?

Unread post by snock » May 5th, 2013, 11:14 pm

No experience with the VRC-19 Rainman. It sounds like it's configured for stationary use though with the mount you describe and the 120V cord. It probably uses a dynamotor to generate high voltages needed for the tubes which would make it easy to have the same radio operate with different input voltages (just swap out the motor or change a tap). I would just try it. I could be wrong but I don't think they are worth a whole lot if things go south. Oh, Rainman, I met your radio tech. yesterday. Pretty good guy. We BS'd for a few hours. I went up with Smith because he wanted that Tadiran 524 and ended up with the 246 as the 524 did not transmit. Of course, I just got his 524 transmitting again tonight so now that 246 is being held in reserve.
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