An excellent book which covers the history of hallicrafters, is now available for free download from american radio history. This is the classic signal corps wwii jeep radio scr610, consisting of a bc659 the high frequency range. The army made some changes to the basic design, mostly to harden it for field conditions. This classic art deco design transmitter has survived 68 years. In 1942, hallicrafters standard ht4 was selected as the scr299s transmitter, known subsequently by its military designation as the bc 610. Hallicrafters bc610e wwii am transmitter post by mrmodulation wed apr 27, 2011 3. The other meters are apparently original and they all work. Signal corps mobile military communications unit used during world war ii. Bc 224 and bc 348 receivers aircraft receivers in detail. The item is in very good physical condition no missing pieces to our knowledge but we have no way to test it. Installation of radio set scr609, ground transportable operation. For a history and examples of the blue book and the amateur radio call book. Brief history of the bc 191 and bc 375 transmitters the bc 191 was designed as a easytooperate, reliable transmitter that could be used either in vehicles or in fixed locations.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Hallicrafters bc610e wwii am transmitter restored pearl harbor and battle of midway. Radio transmitter bc610i instuction service manual book original. I am now accepting new manuals for inclusion in this archive. A bc610 transmitter was used by double agent juan pujol garcia during wwii as part of operation fortitude. The scr299 mobile communications unit was developed to provide longrange communications during world war ii. Movie of the rotary spark gap transmitter in operation at the awa museum taken in 2004 by jim, n2ey. Allen jochem, 2205 broadway, quincy, il 62301 217 2236751 for sale.
The year 610 bc was a year of the prejulian roman calendar. Bc 610 e, globe king 500a, valaint transmitter and other information on audio the bc 610. About 6 ft and im guessing 300400 lbs after having loaded it piece by piece. Brief history of the bc191 and bc375 transmitters the bc191 was designed as a easytooperate, reliable transmitter that could be used either in vehicles or in fixed locations. Then make more serious mods to be presentable on 75 meter am. Compendium 2 spark to larkspur special sets, receivers and larkspur, the first books in this series, provide. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. The bc610 radio transmitter is a medium power rf transmitter which will transmit am or cw signals over a range of more than 100 miles. Ht4 transmitter with military designation bc610 as found in swiss army wireless station se402, after restoration bei members of iguem mounted in truck. Most of the 49 color pictures of the radios made by hallicrafters and featured in this museum are ones that were in my own collection at one time or another. Unpacking, uncrating, and checking 20 14 repacking information 21 14 iii. Right sideview brian, ve3uu and anfrt502 hf station. Hallicrafters bc610e wwii am transmitter the virtual.
Bc 191 bc 375 transmitter from russia pictured with its tuning units. The bc610 transmitter and national nc240d receiver are examples of wwii communications equipment still in widespread use during the early days of the bunkers operational life. Then we loaded up a fine example of a bc 610 that dave had been borrowing from billy and with the heman effort of the younger guys, loaded it into the back of billys pickup. The bc348 is the 28 vdc powered version of the 14 vdc powered bc224. Winding a bc610 final coil how to make a bc 610 160 meter coil. Under the joint armynavy nomenclature system, the receiver system became known as the anarr11. These manuals are available for download and free of charge. Hallicrafters bc610e wwii am transmitter restored pearl harbor and battle of midway duration. If your an owner of the hallicrafters ht4 or the mitary version, bc610 transmitter, this movie segment and part two provide a great overview. Ht4 transmitter with military designation bc 610 as found in swiss army wireless station se402, after restoration bei members of iguem mounted in truck. Click here for larger photo 150k click here for largest photo 1. Author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The bc610 transmitter is controlled by the master oscillator or the crystal oscillator, depending upon the position of the m. Search the history of over 431 billion web pages on the internet.
Antique radio forums view topic found a bc342n, now what. Seosom give a radio and broadcast history library with. Kodiak alaska military history, museum radios and electronics collection. Its called a paraset, literally meaning parachute radio set. K4ozy amidst treasures a box full of racal rcvr carcasses. Army signal corps during world war ii, and it was sold as a companion receiver to the ht4 bc 610 truck mounted communications center. Radio, vehicular, 2739 mhz fm, last version of scr508 bc605. Yes, the history that surrounds the bc342n receivers as part of the scr399 mobile communications setup is fascinating. In boston, massachusetts, during the spring of 1899, hallicrafters founder william j. The story below covers the restoration and conversion of my first bc 1t for 160 meter am operation. Contentsshow history the bc348 is the 28 vdc powered version of the 14 vdc powered bc224. If one does not mind not being totally stock a excellent coil can be fabricated for very little money. Steve johnston, wd8das on the left is the 160 meter transmitter installed in 2007, and the right is the 75 meter rig added in 20.
A visit to fair radio sales may 2012 page 2 vir history. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. Bc 645a radio receiver and transmitter bc 646a control box set wwii ham radio. Nice vintage hallicrafters bc610i ham radio transmitter. Reprinted from the book radios by hallicrafters, a schiffer publication, chuck dachis. Clear reception by the germans of messages transmitted by garcia, code name garbo, were so crucial to the allied deception that use of the relatively highpowered transmitter was deemed necessary. This lot is for 7 sealed coils i have shown for display, an open. Radio transmitter bc610e commercial tr hallicrafters, the. At some time in its history, the right meter was replaced. The bc 610 is capable of 500w output with 100% modulation 2000w pep. The bc348 is a compact americanmade communications receiver, which was massproduced during world war ii for the u.
Aug 18, 2016 sectionalizing trouble in radio receiver and transmitter bc 659, transmitter section 1 71 localizing trouble in plate supply unit pe117c 114 71 localizing trouble in power supply unit pe120a 115 72. We purchased a manual, dated 1945, from lee frank in pennsylvania. Some transmitting equipment was a bc 610 transmitter, a johnson viking pacemaker transmitter driving a johnson viking thunderbold amplifier. This lot is for 7 sealednever opened transmitter coils rotary link tank coil coils for a bc 610 radio. The bc 610 radio transmitter is a medium power rf transmitter which will transmit am or cw signals over a range of more than 100 miles. The frt501 was a backup transmitter to the hf link but it became dedicated to amateur radio operation at least for a short while. T368 history by the early 1950s, the widelyused signal corps transmitter, the hallicrafters bc610, was rapidly becoming outdated and a modern replacement was needed.
Like some later collins rigs, the ht4 was one of those megalithic ham transmitters for the ages, undoubtedly costing the. Besides this station, earle also had the use of a hammarlund sp600 receiver plus the anfrt501 transmitter. The set could be installed in tanks, trucks, jeeps, or any other kind of ground vehicle. Radio transmitter bc 610 radio receiver and transmitter bc 611 speech amplifier bc 614 radio receiver and transmitter bc 620a radio receiver bc 652a radio transmitter bc 653a radio receiver and transmitter bc 654a radio receiver and transmitter bc 659 radio. Heres transmitter assembled testing the bc 610 heating voltage.
Antique radio forums view topic found a bc342n, now. Welcome to the gateway to the hallicrafters virtual museum. The story of how the ht4 amateur transmitter became a military transmitter, the famous bc 610. The bc610 160 meter coils are very hard to find and if you do find one chances are it will be deteriorated. Contact and submission information below updates 20190623. The denomination 610 bc for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the anno domini calendar era became the prevalent method in europe for naming years. The bc 640 is a 100156 mhz, 1 crystal channel, am, 50 w carrier, 110220 vac, rack mounted transmitter. Removing the dc current from the modulator transformer secondary. I may be stuck with it unless my collector gets back with me quick, so may as well ask if anyone has a free manual or schematic. In the roman empire, it was known as year 144 ab urbe condita.
They went to war with the bc610 transmitter and served on all fronts during ww2. Radio transmitter bc610i commercial tr hallicrafters, the. Ooh look, a tmc transmitter power xfmr t368 xfmrs are nearby motorgenerator set i was curious about but output is 24vdc i think. The bc 610 was a standard army signal corps transmitter also used by the navy that was originally designed by hallicarafters in 1938 as the ht4. Price new from used from paperback, january 1, 1953. The bc610 was a radio transmitter based on the hallicrafters ht4 and was used by the u. Thanks to john anderson ac5tx for the pictures of the bc 610. The sx28 became the standard receiver for use by the u. The first aa191 transmitters were built in the early thirties and used parts and technology from a decade earlier. For model radio transmitter bc610i, hallicrafters, the. The bc 610 160 meter coils are very hard to find and if you do find one chances are it will be deteriorated. The frequency range of the transmitter is 2 to 18 mc.
The us military sought improvements of range, flexibility and durability over its existing scr197 and scr597 transmitters. This unit was found at a recent estate sale and i am selling it just as i found it. Instruction book for operation and maintenance of radio set scr274n. When we get a lot more, we will put it all on the history page. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.
The bc 610 transmitter is controlled by the master oscillator or the crystal oscillator, depending upon the position of the m. Installation of radio set scr 610, ground vehicular operation. The bc 610 was a radio transmitter based on the hallicrafters ht4 and was used by the u. Up for offers is this hallicrafters bc 610 i ham radio transmitter. Cckw truck sheltermounted version of the scr299, the scr399. Installed in almost all usaaf and some usn, some british and some canadian multiengined transports and bombers used during the fifteenyear period from before world war ii through the korean war, bc348 radio receivers were easy to operate and reliable. This classic transmitter shown above was manufactured by hallicrafters for use in wwii by the allies. This transmitter returned to the air after only minor repairs.
Radio receiver and transmitter bc 659 22 14 case cs79 23 15 assembly 24 15 iv. Winding a bc610 final coil how to make a bc610 160 meter coil. The bc 610 army signal corps radio was modeled from the hallicrafters ht4 and was part of the scr299 mobile system. This is a 400 watt cw, am and rtty amateur radio transmitter designed in 1938. Am is accomplished by a well designed screenmodulator. Mods for the bc 610 by joe, n3eyr not long after acquiring my 610 it became apparent that some work would be necessary. Am station, located in the emergency transmitter room. It, and its brethren imodel, were stored in an enclosed unit and are in good shape.
Tm 11615 radio sets scr609a and b, and scr610a and b. Bc 312 receiver schematic diagram right click and save, to get free copy of this circuit diagram. If your an owner of the hallicrafters ht4 or the mitary version, bc 610 transmitter, this movie segment and part two provide a great overview. Dimensions whd 32 x 40 x 20 inch 8 x 1016 x 508 mm. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. It uses a pair of 807s in parallel in the final modulated by a pair of 6l6s. Bill and bob spend an afternoon at the office with their transmitter.
This busy little transmitter was built by k0etd ron, who brought it for show and tell. Halligans hallicrafters company started out before the war, and made some pretty awesome equipment. The bible is a collection of books that are canonized in judaism and christianity and are considered holy and sacred. The first version, the bc224a, was produced in 1936. Below are 39 books from the old testament and 27 from the new testament all. The accompanying receiver is the bc 652 or bc 652a.
This club also caters to those individuals who also express an interest in vintage military radio equipment. The pictures below are of a hallicrafters bc610 i transmitter. Bc610 plus bc614 speech amplifier, bc729 tuning unit. The t368 transmitter was designed to be an updated replacement that would fulfill the militarys need for a medium power, continuousduty transmitter that could be set up for mobile operation from a truck or a. Receivers were a hammerland sp600 and a collins 75a4 receiver. Transmitter bc 610 paperback january 1, 1953 by army dept. This is the desirable set because it has the higher frequency range and has a speaker. German army 60v, 20hz hand crank kurbelinduktor field phone generator n.
Philco 89, needs cabinet restoration, no knobs offer. I finally got my amateur radio ham license wb4bxw in 1966. Shown are the roots of the model based in the ht4 and how it was modified for military service. I have tested the waters before and indicated something was for sale.
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