RT524

halftracknut · Unread post by **halftracknut** » December 26th, 2007, 9:54 pm

Hey, I really like that....I wonder if that system has a radio master switch? looks like he has 2 remotes?...HTN..

Cobra5 · Unread post by **Cobra5** » December 27th, 2007, 11:44 am

Moose53,

What manual covers radio installation and does it have a parts list as well?

Tim

kb0jyl · Unread post by **kb0jyl** » December 27th, 2007, 6:35 pm

I took my none working 524, added a jack to the speaker, and plug in a portable cd player into it. I have a bunch of AFVN cd's that I can play through the speaker, including one or two of Hanoi Hannah. The cd player fits right underneath the 524 and is pretty much out of site. Adds a bit of realism when out at shows or displays. Kind amazes the younger generation to when they hear the commercials and the news broadcasts. LOL....since many of them don't know who Henry Kissenger is or the Paris peace talks.

My 3 cents worth again.

Bill, Idaho · Unread post by **Bill, Idaho** » December 28th, 2007, 11:28 am

Wouldn't that remote box that is supposed to be up front, (a C-2299/VRC or a C2742/VRC) be used for an RT246 rather than an RT524? The RT246 has pre-programmed channels that those remote boxes allow you to switch without going right to the actual radio. The RT524 doesn't have the pre-program setup.
And since you are going to go that far and install an RT524, you may as well go ahead and install the proper sponson plate, an MT1898 mount, and an R442 receiver. You only need a couple of additional cables and one more antenna. It provides a bunch of "eye-candy"!
BTW, I have a handful of MX6707 and related antennas. Idaho Motor Pool has (I should say recently had, the last time I was there was a week ago) the sponson plates. I am in Idaho, so shipping might be an issue.

Floyd · Unread post by **Floyd** » December 28th, 2007, 1:13 pm

Tim: There are a number of manuals that cover the AN/VRC 12 system. I think the Operators manuals would help a bunch.

TM 11-5820-401-10-1

TM 11-5820-401-10-2

I gues I missed part of the question. This manual should cover parts and special tools TM 11-5820-401-34P-2-2

Bill you're right about the remote, the 2299 does go with the RT 246 for the pre-programing.

Floyd

Cobra5 · Unread post by **Cobra5** » December 28th, 2007, 2:52 pm

Floyd,

Thanks for the info. I was able to download TM 11-5820-401-34P-2-2 but not TM 11-5820-401-10-1 or -2 from the LOGSA site. I did however get the 10-3 & -4. The other manuals must not be released to the public or the website has these manuals coded wrong. It asked me for a password prior to opening. Do you have a copy of the 10-1 & 10-2? If so, is it stamped on the bottom of the cover page with a public release statement?
BTW! What would be the correct radio for my A-2? Were the RT-524 Vietnam era and RT-246 Post Vietnam? Trying to keep it period acurate since its a 1978.

Thanks!

Tim

halftracknut · Unread post by **halftracknut** » December 28th, 2007, 2:59 pm

Moose, what is the number on your control box????Fair Radio's box does not look like yours...HTN...

moose53 · Unread post by **moose53** » December 28th, 2007, 3:25 pm

My set-up is an actual VRC-12 set, An RT-246A and R-442A. The remote control setup is two remote heads because of the 246, it would have only been one if I had a 524. It consists of the C-2299/VRC Control, Radio Set which works for both the 524 and 246. it provides the audio attachment points, volume control, power switch, and switch from radio A to Radio B for the retransmission jeeps. Attached to that is the C-2742/VRC Control, Frequency Selector which only works with the 246, and lets me select from 10 preprogrammed frequencys. If you refer to the hand receipt manual, 11-5820-401-10-1HR it lists all the components and part numbers for the different vehicle/radio combinations. To answer another question the RT524 and RT-246 are from the same time period, They went into service in the mid-60's and although the majority were replaced by Singars in the early 90's, there are still many in service even now, which is why you couldn't get manuals from logsa. They are appropriate for any model M151. The RT-524 was the most commonly used in jeeps. The 246 was designed for command sets and armored vehicles where use of remotes was desirable. The VRC-12 family of radios was designed to be modular and had many different configerations based on the mission requirements of the vehicle.

Jim

Bill, Idaho · Unread post by **Bill, Idaho** » December 28th, 2007, 4:02 pm

moose53, true dat'

Cobra5 · Unread post by **Cobra5** » December 29th, 2007, 12:30 am

Moose53,

Thanks for the info. I guess I'll just go with the RT-524. Didn't really like all the extra stuff I'd have to mount with the 246. I think the 245 looks like a much cleaner install.

Tim

BTW Has anyone ever dealt with this guy? http://www.softcom.net/users/djstutz/pvtjarheadld.html

Bill, Idaho · Unread post by **Bill, Idaho** » December 29th, 2007, 11:20 am

He won't do you bad. Good guy to deal with.

Cobra5 · Unread post by **Cobra5** » December 29th, 2007, 12:12 pm

Bill, Idaho

Do you know where this guy is located? East coast, midwest, west coast? What is a reasonable price for a 524? Other than this guy are there any other places to look?

Tim

Bill, Idaho · Unread post by **Bill, Idaho** » December 29th, 2007, 12:37 pm

As I recall, he is in Reno, but I am an old man with failing eyesight......uh, I mean memory. (Ya' know, the memory is the second thing to go, and I don't remember what was first)
About $300 is the usual price. You can find static units, (non-working) for anywhere between $175 and up. At about $300 you start getting into the working models. Epay is usually way too high. Your best bet would probably be at large MV meets. At Lodi a few years ago there were about 4-8 of them for sale, and most around $300-500.
On another forum (NOT G503), the reputation of Pvt. Jarhead came up. The response was overwhelmingly positive, with one disgruntled exception. And most people that kept up with the discussion pretty well agreed that the one exception had some personal business issues with how things are customarily done in the US.
Remember, you will need a HAM license to transmit on an RT524. (Pretty easy to get, if I can get one, darn-near anyone can)

Cobra5 · Unread post by **Cobra5** » December 29th, 2007, 1:01 pm

Bill, Idaho

Thanks for the info.

Tim

moose53 · Unread post by **moose53** » December 29th, 2007, 4:15 pm

I thinik Murphy's surplus still has some 524's in the $300.00 range

Jim