WWII ATB and ARB Radio Transmitter and Receiver Demonstration and Overview

[KB4QAA]

Thanks for the demo. This looks like one of the more arcane early designs, that really needed a dedicated radio operator. I would love to see a demo of the tuning procedure for the ATB. Thanks, Bill

[Dhalgren440]

Thanks for the comments. Yes, I have two ATB sets NOS in the boxes with accessories and shock mounts. Sorry no ATB covers but I do have extra ARB NOS covers.

I have 4 ATB transmitters , each set to 80/40 but slightly different settings on all so these are the averages. Should get you started.

40 - C-20, D-7, E-6.5, F-52.

80 - C-40, D-3.8, E-6.5, F-52.

Good luck and have fun with your set!

[barmtrail]

Are you able to communicate with anyone today with this radio? Is there anyone on these frequencys?

My father was with the signal corp 3rd marine division marine corp south pacific. After boot camp in san diego he went to washington state and trained for 6 months on radio communications. During a rain storm on bouganville lighting hit a radioshack and sent something in his ear phones and he was mostly deaf for years.

[Dhalgren440]

Yes, there are still many WWII Surplus radios alive and well operating on the Ham/ Amateur bands. Interesting story of your father, sorry about his hearing though.

[KD0IDB]

really cool!

KD0IDB