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Looking for radios for 1941 Dodge Command Car

Post by kettenkrad » Sun Oct 29, 2017 5:03 am

I'm trying to locate any and all radio equipment that would have been used on my 1941 Dodge 1/2 ton Command Car. I'm not a radio guy , don't know much about them. Any help would be appreciated


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Re: Looking for radios for 1941 Dodge Command Car

Post by DDTrustee » Sun Oct 29, 2017 7:51 am

TM-11-2726 Installation of Radio and Facsimile Equipment in Truck, 3/4 Ton, 4x4, Command Reconnaissance.

manual from Portrayal Press....tells you everything you need to know.

this manual may also be downloaded from the web, I think????
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Re: Looking for radios for 1941 Dodge Command Car

Post by kettenkrad » Sun Oct 29, 2017 9:27 am

Thanks , but I have a 1/2 ton. I'm looking for the radios and related hardware, equipment etc...

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Re: Looking for radios for 1941 Dodge Command Car

Post by tractor12 » Sun Oct 29, 2017 9:59 am

Which model do you have? The best place to see which ones I zephyrs thread on his radio command car
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Re: Looking for radios for 1941 Dodge Command Car

Post by kettenkrad » Sun Oct 29, 2017 11:34 am

It's a WC-25

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Re: Looking for radios for 1941 Dodge Command Car

Post by brian in denver » Sun Oct 29, 2017 2:35 pm

the first thing you need to decide is what type of unit your in.
infantry
artillery.
armor.
AAA

then look up the TO&E
for what level your in
company
Bn.
Regement
division..

cuz they all get different radios
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Re: Looking for radios for 1941 Dodge Command Car

Post by kettenkrad » Sun Oct 29, 2017 2:45 pm

I'm not looking to make it that complicated, just want to set it up like 1941 1/2 ton CC with standard radio equipment that it would of had in those days. Trying to keep it simple and basic

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Re: Looking for radios for 1941 Dodge Command Car

Post by brian in denver » Sun Oct 29, 2017 2:51 pm

well thats the problem, because , radios are mission specific. and CCs were regulated to the rear perty quick. after north africa.

but if it was me, and I wanted something really cool and early, ID go with SCR-245. I dont think anyone has done one of those in a CC.

http://www.radionerds.com/index.php/SCR-245

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Re: Looking for radios for 1941 Dodge Command Car

Post by kettenkrad » Sun Oct 29, 2017 3:28 pm

Ok! Now that's good info! Thank you. Would love to see any pics of them in N. Africa. SCR 245 , anyone out there got one?

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Post by tractor12 » Sun Oct 29, 2017 4:47 pm

You'll need the 100 pound 12 volt generator and an mp 37 antenna. You should contact zephyr he just installed one in his command car
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Re: Looking for radios for 1941 Dodge Command Car

Post by DDTrustee » Tue Oct 31, 2017 8:13 am

Components
• BC-223 Transmitter AM, CW/voice, 4 X-stals, 2.0 Mc to 4.5 Mc, 10 Watts, range CW-45Mi. Voice 20 Mi.
• BC-312 Receiver
• PE-55 Dynamotor (12Volt input) or PE-125AX, or PE-135AX
• MP-14 or MP-37 mast base and 15 foot whip antenna
• TU-17
• TU-18
• TU-25-A
• BX-19 spare tubes for BC-312
• BX-20 5 spare tubes and bulb for BC-223
• BX-21, carries the microphone, key, and headsets when not in use.
• CS-56
• PE-125-AX vibrator power supply / BX-42 spares
Variants
• SCR-210 (Receiver only set)
o -A light tank M2A3
o -B medium tank M2
o -C light tank M2A4
o -D scout car M3A1
o -E light tank M1A1
o -F medium tank M2A1
o -G light tank M3
o -H medium tank M3
o -J 75MM gun motor carriage
• -245 by installation type
o -A M1A1 combat car
o -B M2A3 light tank
o -C M3 scout car
o -D T-13 scout car
o -E M2 medium tank
o -F M2A4 light tank
o -G M3A1 scout car
o -H M1 scout car
o -I ?
o -J 1/2 ton command car (Dodge) pictured is VC type
o -K M1A1 light tank
o -L M2A1 medium tank
o -M M3 Medium tank
o -N M3 Light tank
o -O ?
o -P M2 scout car
o -Q
o -R
o -S M3 halftrack
o -T 3/4 ton command car / carryall (Dodge)
o -U M5, M5A1 light tank (Stuart)
o -V
o -W
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Re: Looking for radios for 1941 Dodge Command Car

Post by timsresort » Sun Nov 19, 2017 3:57 pm

I am working on this as well. TM 11-272 has a lot of good info and photos.
41 WC-16
41 Lavine Gear !-ton trailer
51 M37
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65 CJ5A
(2) 67 CJ5
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Re: Looking for radios for 1941 Dodge Command Car

Post by MkDorney » Sun Apr 08, 2018 10:59 am

Another question you need to ask is "Do you want to actually operate the Radio" Go to the Amateur Radio Relay League ( ARRL) and check out their band plan. If you decide to play on some frequencies, like those used by the FAA and First responders, the authorities will be paying you a visit and you will be paying a fine that will make you think that the FCC is trying to single handedly trying to solve the National Debt problem with the fine they impose. Make sure your radio operates on frequencies that Ham Radio operators can use, and you should be Ok.

If you are looking for a radio to match the year of your command car, good luck. Putting together HF sets from WW2 is hard enough, getting the prewar stuff is much more difficult. Still, decide what radio you're looking for, and see about getting a copy of the manual. The manual will have a list of components and parts, and will give you a shopping list of the radio items you will need to complete the set. I'm looking forward to hearing more about your set up.

Your best bet is to find out what type radios you want, and getting the operators manual for it. The manual will provide you with a list of components. If actual radio operation is important to you, you need to see if your radio is capable of operating on frequencies that are legal to operate on. Find this out before you buy the radio - the set may not be able to be modified to work the frequencies you can use, and modification will be very expensive if they can be modified. And unless you are good with antique radio repair, you're going to need to find a shop that can fix\modify the radio.

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