Lancer-86 Posted January 28, 2020 Share #1 Posted January 28, 2020 Hey guys, Was looking to pick up a set for my display, but am trying to learn a little about them. How long were they manufactured? Were they used long after Vietnam? Is there any way to tell an early example from a late example? I have seen differences in battery compartments (some with holes, some without), is one of these a sign of an early or late manufacture? Any info is appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Survival Posted January 29, 2020 Share #2 Posted January 29, 2020 This probably does not help much but I have an example of the AN/PRT-4 that was totally rebuilt and tested at the Sacramento Army Depot in June 1990. No receiver just the transmitter. It was depot converted to use two 9 volt batteries. Rather then shrink all the photos and post them here here is the auction it's on now.... https://www.ebay.com/itm/283757992733 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancer-86 Posted January 29, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted January 29, 2020 Thats the problem. Im finding a lot of info saying that the PRT-4 and PRR-9 were tested before being issued and thought to be a great radio. But then when it got to the field it didnt do so hot. Short lifespan, but for some reason we kept refurbishing them and I have found batteries made as late as the 80s. So Im trying to figure out how long we actually made the radios. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctorofwar Posted April 10, 2020 Share #4 Posted April 10, 2020 According to the book Grunt, the battery compartment with the holes in it was the earlier production. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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