Mil Radio for 80 meters

[mm58]

Hi Everyone,

I'm wondering if anyone can point me to a mil radio for mobile use that could work 80 meters (3.5 to 4.0 mhz).

I'd like it to be able to do SSB Phone and minimum power out of 50 to 100 watts.

Don't know if such a thing exists but I'd like to put a mil radio in my Pinzgauer.

Thanks!

Mike

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[papakb]

There are all kinds of military HF radios out there. PRC-104, PRC-138, PRC-174, GRC-193, GRC-213, GRC-215, GRC-220, GSB-900, RT100-MP. Be aware that none of them are cheap but they'll all do what you want. Take a look over at Elly Excess, they occaasionally have something.

 

[G744]

The Transworld PRC 1099 is a sweetie, size of the PRC-25.

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73DG

 

[tennmogger]

Some of the military HF rigs will not do LSB (normal on 80m), being USB only. Some are switchable so be sure that's on your check list.

There is also the British Clansman series UK/RT-320. Many are available so prices are lower, and there are several LSB conversions for 80 and 40m. You can buy one with switchable LSB/USB already installed. Nice radios. 30 Watts output where many other MIL radios are less.

 

[mm58]

Thanks for all the swift replies! I'm still open to all suggestions but I must admit the Clansman 320 has definitely piqued my interest.

Mike

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[SCSG-G4]

Thanks for all the swift replies! I'm still open to all suggestions but I must admit the Clansman 320 has definitely piqued my interest.

Mike

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If you get a 320, remember to ALWAYS move the 'frequency range' switch clockwise. You can destroy the switch by going counterclockwise. There is a PRC-320 site on groups.io that will have lots of info and links to the manuals.

 

[SCSG-G4]

And, yes, I do own a 320 with most of the 'kit' as well as a 319, but find the 319 a lot less useful overall. The 319 was made to send and receive burst speed text messages and was built for SAS units to do clandestine communications avoiding your position being triangulated. IE, send your signal in a two second burst, then move.

 

[mm58]

As much as I like the 320, I'm thinking now more of vehicle type radios rather than manpack.

The Pinzgauer was equipped with two RT-524's and a single R-442. That would be cool and period accurate (cold war), but would only allow me to get on 6m.

Still trying to find something capable of 80/40/20 if it's out there.

Thanks

Mike
KD7VRG
Tucson, AZ

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[G744]

AN/GRC-19 is the way to go then. A beautiful radio set.

The later replacement GRC-106 is a nest of problems.

It makes 100W, high-level plate modulated power in AM, far superior to SSB in emergencies.

Get your 100A alternator ready, too.

DG

 

[papakb]

And only weighs 200 pounds!

 

[Mullaney]

And only weighs 200 pounds!

.
But that can be a benefit...

Crackheads have a hard time running down the road with a 200# radio in their arms!
.

 

[G744]

You guys, wah, wah, wah.

It's too expensive. It's too heavy.

That sounds more like an MV than a radio...

DG

 

[SCSG-G4]

You guys, wah, wah, wah.

It's too expensive. It's too heavy.

That sounds more like an MV than a radio...

DG

But it's MILITARY, it's supposed to be heavy!

 

[MarkM]

The Clansman PRC-320 is a great super well built rig. It is also portable with the "Manpack" carrier.

Mark

 

[papakb]

It's well known that the military buys everything by the pound!

 

[kubotaman]

GRC-106. 400 Watts of HF Power , albeit only on USB

 

[patracy]

I've got a PRC-320 as well. I've been planning on doing the LSB mod to it. Just haven't gotten around to it.

 

[Mullaney]

I've got a PRC-320 as well. I've been planning on doing the LSB mod to it. Just haven't gotten around to it.

.

 

[cagosti]

AN/GRC-19 is the way to go then. A beautiful radio set.

The later replacement is a nest of problems.

It makes 100W, high-level plate modulated power in AM, far superior to SSB in emergencies.

Get your 100A alternator ready, too.

DG

What exactly makes AM modulation something abandoned in the 60 “superior” in an emergency.

 

[papakb]

Amplitude Modulation for long range comms on HF is the world wide standard. It just works. The military started moving away from HF comms with the advent of SATCOM until they realized how fragile satelites are. You can take one out with a good fighter and a "cheap" missile.