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AN/GRC-109 Transmitter/Receiver
1961 - 1969
This set was developed in the post WWII period and was initially used by the CIA as the RS-1 (1950-1964). The GRC-109 was produced from approximately 1961 - 1969). Used from Special Forces units until the mid 1970s. An interesting accessory for this set is the GRA-71 which allowed Morse code burst transmissions to be made at speeds of about 300 WPM.
1961 - 1969
This set was developed in the post WWII period and was initially used by the CIA as the RS-1 (1950-1964). The GRC-109 was produced from approximately 1961 - 1969). Used from Special Forces units until the mid 1970s. An interesting accessory for this set is the GRA-71 which allowed Morse code burst transmissions to be made at speeds of about 300 WPM.
Freq. cov. Rx (MHz):
3-6, 6-12, 12-24
Tx (MHz):
3-5.5, 6-9, 10-16, 17-22
RF Power 12-15 W
PWR Supply 120/240 VAC
6 VDC accumulator
Hand crank generator
Weight Rx: 9 lbs
Tx: 10 lbs
PP-2684: 24 1/2 lbs
Tubes Rx 4x1T4, 1x1L6, 1x1U5
Tubes Tx 1x6AC7, 1x2E26
Originally published at https://warintel.blogspot.com/2009/02/if-only-it-could-talk.html on February 4, 2009.