WTB SCR-508 basic unit (NO LONGER NEEDED)

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WTB SCR-508 basic unit (NO LONGER NEEDED)

Post by 17thAirborne » Fri Mar 23, 2018 1:56 pm

WTB SRC-508 unit with FT 237 for use in M3A1 armored car. What is a fait price, does anyone have one to sell?

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Re: WTB SCR-508 basic unit

Post by Radtech » Fri Mar 23, 2018 3:14 pm

You are looking at big bucks and more if you want a working set.$1600 for a non working set as pictured and much more if you want working.

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Post by 17thAirborne » Fri Mar 23, 2018 4:30 pm

Thanks for the info
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Post by steve1973 » Sat Mar 24, 2018 12:20 am

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Re: WTB SCR-508 basic unit

Post by Radtech » Sat Mar 24, 2018 9:46 am

Beware of units listed as NOS because there are NONE as the government never surplussed any NEW units.There are only 1950's depot rebuilds.

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Re: WTB SCR-508 basic unit

Post by 17thAirborne » Sat Mar 24, 2018 1:56 pm

Radtech wrote:
Sat Mar 24, 2018 9:46 am
Beware of units listed as NOS because there are NONE as the government never surplussed any NEW units.There are only 1950's depot rebuilds.
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Re: WTB SCR-508 basic unit

Post by MkDorney » Sun Apr 08, 2018 10:40 am

Be careful about actually using a BC-508. I believe the frequencies this set uses are not legal for you to transmit on. You need the field artillery version of this set, the BC-608, to actually transmit on the radio. For a list of legal frequencies for ham radio operators to use, go to the Amatuer Radio Relay League (ARRL) website an refer to their band plan.

The SCR-608 is the artillery version of this radio, and operates on the 10 meter Ham radio band on frequencies with the phone (voice) section of the band (28.3 to 29.7 MHz FM). SCR-608 consists of the BC-684 transmitter, BC-683 receiver, FT-237 Mount, HS -30 headset, T-17 microphone. The manual for this radio is TM11-620

The SCR-608 is also compatible with the BC-659 vehicle radio

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Re: WTB SCR-508 basic unit

Post by 17thAirborne » Sun Apr 22, 2018 3:16 pm

I'm still learning about these things. I found an SCR 248 recently. I understand about the military and LE frequencies, and not using them. I was not planning on getting it in full working condition until well after the restoration was done. I have not "gotten into" radios yet, but can see myself opening that closet some day in which case I hope to contact you and :lol: I do need to do more research on which type of units used the 248.
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Re: WTB SCR-508 basic unit (NO LONGER NEEDED)

Post by Radtech » Sun Apr 22, 2018 4:41 pm

20-27,9 mc FM frequencies are assigned to the military however they have not used those frequencies in 50 years.In fact no one uses those frequencies.26.9-27.4 mc AM are CB frequencies which is why you can receive CB transmissions over the BC 603.

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Re: WTB SCR-508 basic unit (NO LONGER NEEDED)

Post by 17thAirborne » Sun Apr 22, 2018 5:12 pm

I see the SCR 284 transmits in the 3800-5800kc (KHz). Where does that fall in the civil use spectrum?
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Re: WTB SCR-508 basic unit (NO LONGER NEEDED)

Post by Radtech » Sun Apr 22, 2018 5:37 pm

Stay away from those frequencies unless you have a ham license.

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Re: WTB SCR-508 basic unit (NO LONGER NEEDED)

Post by 17thAirborne » Sun Apr 22, 2018 6:15 pm

Radtech wrote:
Sun Apr 22, 2018 5:37 pm
Stay away from those frequencies unless you have a ham license.
That certainly gives me a goal.
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