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kb1jhu
11-19-2006, 05:31 AM
Gotta love the surplus catalogs.
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g195/thedemonchicken/MIL-2123.jpg
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/MIL2123-55203-1395.html
Military Radio Classic whip antenna military radio built in China for ground force field communications. Operates within 45-50 MHZ with 100 KHZ spacing between channels thus creating 51 channels. Power source is 13V DC but will operate within 11.5-18V range. You can use 11 1.5V ”D” batteries to power the unit. Each radio comes in two bags; one is for the radio unit and one for accessories. We are offering an English translation for the Chinese Instruction manual that includes a schematic wiring guide and illustrations. A rare find and very scarce, so don’t wait on these. Like New condition with some storage wear. Weighs 11.89 lbs. for radio and accessory bag contains a 1.5 meter Whip Antenna, 10.5 meter Wire Antenna, 1.5 meter Ground Wire, Screwdriver, Head Phones , Microphone, Battery Holder, Cleaning Brush, Indicator Lamp, Relay Repair Cable, Original Instruction Manual (in Chinese).
Advertizements belong in the "for sale" posting area. Thanks!
ka5piu
11-19-2006, 03:01 PM
Hello.
This is a bunch of the less exciting units.
There are units that cover 6 meters.
The Chinese military are getting rid of all of the older hardware.
This radio is in the Vietnam era, intended to work with the R-126 series of Russian radios.
kb1jhu
11-19-2006, 03:40 PM
Quote[/b] (AG4YO @ Nov. 19 2006,01:03)]Advertizements belong in the "for sale" posting area. Thanks!
Thank you, Captain Obvious! It quite possibly may not be an advertisement (proper spelling, by the way) then. I was kinda looking for some opinions and figured some people might want to talk about it in the "Talk and Opinions" forum.
W4MAJ
11-19-2006, 04:31 PM
Quote[/b] (kb1jhu @ Nov. 19 2006,09:40)]Thank you, Captain Obvious! It quite possibly may not be an advertisement (proper spelling, by the way) then. I was kinda looking for some opinions and figured some people might want to talk about it in the "Talk and Opinions" forum.
Okay guys, play nice. If you look like this guy here then back away from the keyboard and take a time out! http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
http://www.janebluestein.com/images/page_gfx/angry.gif
w8znx
11-19-2006, 08:11 PM
its a shooting sports outfit
wonder how many of these rigs
will wind up on 6 meters
beeing used by non hams
much more fun is the
Red Chinese mil surplus hf rigs
that Red Star Radio has been selling
Mac
KC9ECI
11-19-2006, 08:47 PM
Quote[/b] (w8znx @ Nov. 19 2006,15:11)]much more fun is the
Red Chinese mil surplus hf rigs
that Red Star Radio has been selling
Mac
Link?
KG4RUL
11-19-2006, 10:11 PM
Quote[/b] (kb1jhu @ Nov. 19 2006,04:40)]Quote[/b] (AG4YO @ Nov. 19 2006,01:03)]Advertizements belong in the "for sale" posting area. Thanks!
Thank you, Captain Obvious! It quite possibly may not be an advertisement (proper spelling, by the way) then. I was kinda looking for some opinions and figured some people might want to talk about it in the "Talk and Opinions" forum.
I guesss I missed the part where you asked for an opinion? http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif I got to say, it sure looks like an ad to me!
KC9ECI
11-20-2006, 12:25 AM
Quote[/b] (KG4RUL @ Nov. 19 2006,17:11)]Quote[/b] (kb1jhu @ Nov. 19 2006,04:40)]Quote[/b] (AG4YO @ Nov. 19 2006,01:03)]Advertizements belong in the "for sale" posting area. Thanks!
Thank you, Captain Obvious! It quite possibly may not be an advertisement (proper spelling, by the way) then. I was kinda looking for some opinions and figured some people might want to talk about it in the "Talk and Opinions" forum.
I guesss I missed the part where you asked for an opinion? #http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif # I got to say, it sure looks like an ad to me!
Looks like he's asking for opinions right there. He's a new poster here, so cut the guy a little slack.
W4CBJ
11-20-2006, 01:35 AM
Wanted, spell-checker and proof reader for Chinese to English translation. I can't tell you how much it pays because that would be a help wanted AD. 73 Joe W4CBJ
Quote[/b] (kb1jhu @ Nov. 19 2006,08:40)]Quote[/b] (AG4YO @ Nov. 19 2006,01:03)]Advertizements belong in the "for sale" posting area. Thanks!
Thank you, Captain Obvious! It quite possibly may not be an advertisement (proper spelling, by the way) then. I was kinda looking for some opinions and figured some people might want to talk about it in the "Talk and Opinions" forum.
...and my opinion was that your post appeared to selling something. If you post a link with a brief description, then it's opinion. If you list out the features it looks like you're selling. I guess polite doesn't work with you. But welcome to the forum anyway. BTW, this will help when you put your foot in your mouth...
ka5piu
11-20-2006, 02:30 PM
Hello.
It would appear that red star is out of everything.
This radio comes in 5 MHz splits, the ones hams would want are the 50 to 55 MHz units, but like the AN/PRC 8,9, and 10, the radios are all very much alike.
The most popular Chinese HF set is a backpack based on the AN/GRC 9 that goes for $50 complete with transistorized power supply and (normally dead) lead acid battery and charger.
A six volt gel cell pack of the correct size works fine.
Ebay has the correct hand-crank generator for several radios of this era.
<a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/Chinese-Military-Radio-Hand-Crank-Generator-Type-65_W0QQitemZ200048551275QQihZ010QQcategor
yZ1502QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem" target="_blank">http://cgi.ebay.com/Chinese....iewItem</a>
I would shop around for the 50 to 55 MHz unit, you might pay a little extra but this is the band split you will want.
W9AFB
11-20-2006, 03:06 PM
Quote[/b] (AG4YO @ Nov. 19 2006,01:03)]
...and my opinion was that your post appeared to selling something. If you post a link with a brief description, then it's opinion. If you list out the features it looks like you're selling. I guess polite doesn't work with you. But welcome to the forum anyway. BTW, this will help when you put your foot in your mouth...
If you want a example of being impolite, take a look in the mirror. You ASSUMING that the post was a advertisement and then instructing the poster that he was wrong was the most impolite action in this thread.
Now, back to the post. Those Chinese rigs are neat. If you've ever seen the movie Red Dawn, the pictured rig looks pretty similar.
Quote[/b] (W9AFB @ Nov. 20 2006,08:06)]Quote[/b] (AG4YO @ Nov. 19 2006,01:03)]
...and my opinion was that your post appeared to selling something. If you post a link with a brief description, then it's opinion. If you list out the features it looks like you're selling. I guess polite doesn't work with you. But welcome to the forum anyway. BTW, this will help when you put your foot in your mouth...
If you want a example of being impolite, take a look in the mirror. You ASSUMING that the post was a advertisement and then instructing the poster that he was wrong was the most impolite action in this thread.
Now, back to the post. Those Chinese rigs are neat. If you've ever seen the movie Red Dawn, the pictured rig looks pretty similar.
Seems like a couple of you guys are wearing your feelings on your sleeve these days. You all need to dry up. My "assumption" (as you call it) was a suggestion and a polite "thanks" (unlike his response). There was no offense intended.
P.S. Yes I have seen Red Dawn. Pretty cool little movie. Woverines!!