graffspee Posted December 25, 2012 Share #1 Posted December 25, 2012 Here is a PRC-77 radio I just finished repainting and fixing....It came from Israel and was made in 1969 from what I can see on the manufacture stamps that were on the inside of the case and it had about 5 layers of paint on it that was a real chore to get off....It had some problems with the electronics that I was able to fix and I got it to power up and work. I just need to find the u-317/u Shorting Cap for the external power supply connector.(which seem to be impossible to find). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkdriver Posted December 25, 2012 Share #2 Posted December 25, 2012 Excellent job! Maybe you can start your own business refurbishing radios for a side hobby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted December 26, 2012 Share #3 Posted December 26, 2012 That really is an outstanding job! Darby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rr01 Posted December 26, 2012 Share #4 Posted December 26, 2012 The '77 was such a great radio, really versatile. You have a beautiful example. Do you make your own battery packs or get them "aftermarket"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted December 26, 2012 Share #5 Posted December 26, 2012 Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMoose Posted December 26, 2012 Share #6 Posted December 26, 2012 Did you get it realigned up good? These things are a blast to play with on 6 meters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graffspee Posted December 26, 2012 Author Share #7 Posted December 26, 2012 I have plenty of actual batteries for it that are still good . However , I am in the process of making a couple of battery packs from old BA-4386 batteries that I have. This one seems to be aligned ok . My other one needs an alignment but I just haven't gotten around to messing with that as of yet. They are cool to play with. I help setup Vietnam Living History displays with a group at museums and other public events and we use the ones our group has to setup demonstrations for the public . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted December 27, 2012 Share #8 Posted December 27, 2012 Great looking radio you have there. Do you need a HAM (or HAM-type) license to operate military radios? I have been wanting to get a military radio for some time and have been wondering about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMoose Posted December 27, 2012 Share #9 Posted December 27, 2012 You need a amateur radio technician license, and then you can only transmit on the radio from 50 to 54mhz. This is the 6 meter band. You can listen to anything you like without the license, just don't transmit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graffspee Posted December 27, 2012 Author Share #10 Posted December 27, 2012 I am well aware of the license deal. I have had a FCC radio license since High School and have kept it all these years just for the hell of it. Until I started messing with restoring these radios I had never had a need for it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted December 28, 2012 Share #11 Posted December 28, 2012 Thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenjr9899 Posted October 13, 2013 Share #12 Posted October 13, 2013 Are the BA-4386 batteries still being manufactured by anyone? I have a few that were made by rayovac back in the early 90's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welshman Posted October 13, 2013 Share #13 Posted October 13, 2013 Excellent refurbishment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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