Spring Military Aviation and Militaria Auction
Lot 136:
Description
A Vietnam War-era squad radio communication set manufactured by the Delco Radio Division of General Motors Corporation. This set includes an AN/PRT-4A hand-held transmitter and an AN/PRR-9 helmet-mounted receiver, both produced under a 1967 Department of the Army contract. The transmitter unit features a two-channel selector labeled CH-1 and CH-2, a Tone/Voice toggle switch, and a top-mounted Off dial. It is fitted with an AS-199/PRT extendable whip antenna. The receiver unit is designed with a specialized bracket for helmet attachment and includes a spring-loaded antenna base, lanyard, and hook. Also included is a BA-399/U dry battery manufactured by Union Carbide Corporation (Eveready), which bears a 1981 contract date and remains in its original sealed plastic packaging.The transmitter identification plate is marked: TRANSMITTING SET, RADIO AN/PRT-4 A, SERIAL NO. 15449, DELCO RADIO DIV. G.M.C., CONTRACT NO. DAAB-05-67-C-0161, U.S.The receiver identification plate is marked: RECEIVING SET, RADIO AN/PRR-9, SERIAL NO. 24220, DELCO RADIO DIV. G.M.C., CONTRACT NO. DAAB-05-67-C-0161, U.S., MC.The battery is marked: BATTERY, DRY, BA-399/U, DAAB07-80-D-6549, 0581, UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION, EVEREADY, NEW YORK, N.Y. U.S.A.
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