Troop entertainment radios

[BC312]

I was wondering if there were more types of moral boosting troop entertainment radios other than the R-100, URR radio set. I remember there being a wooden version which someone on another forum copied and made their own set. Can anyone help.

[BC312]

Anyone have a picture of the 55D2 radio set.

[med-dept]

Here are some pictures of my original SSD2 for reference:

 

 

 

 

Thanks,

Ben.

[BC312]

Thanks Ben for showing your radio, very nice bit of equipment you have there. It's a wonder I couldn't find it on the web as its been known as a 55D2 when it's actually a SSD2. Are these quite a common radio or hard to find.

[med-dept]

I would say that they're quite difficult to locate. I only know of a handful that are around, and most of them are in collectors' hands.

 

Thanks,

Ben.

[BC312]

What were the rules and regulations of using these radios and private purchase radios in the barrack room and in combat situations ie during R&R. I have heard that some radio operators using their military sets did tune into broadcasts during a quiet moment depending if the radio was strong enough to pick it up. I was wondering if there was any reference to this. Anyone know.

[Hue Miller]

Nice radio. I have seen lots of morale radios, but this is a new one to me.

On the second part, i recall reading about a German infantry column moving forward, oblivious of a U.S. armored column waiting in ambush,

and some of the German troops were carrying playing radios.

[BC312A]

Hi had to sign up again as i couldn't sign in no matter, so i am back to ask if since i posted this topic if anyone could help with some measurements if they have one. 

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https://www.radiomuseum.org/r/military_broadcast_receiver_5sd2.html

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/316775816416?_skw=world+war+2+radio&itmmeta=01JZFJ15ZTJ7QA640RS6EHGS2R&hash=item49c14f5ce0:g:hVsAAeSwYtxoHLDC&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA0FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1dL05XJf%2FQXp7YmNCAmxbbwS%2BOB8%2BItMZNPzswLQQUc9Gg%2FBJF5jGOifnS1BkaPnGuXLGFUUK9xKDmh%2B6Iwm519ugBObT7PnEy2Kui2psb5gKNVCPtSTvLtjmbDIq4HKK5o45Sd%2BDnF485ofJv8TQzfk8y6ZAo2dtwM1344AmzpJG%2BpBLxrmFcbH5LLJHx6t2yNOAy7EttCSnIVayoV9MQg4ik7WMYcIv3EncSZirbas9Rb2AWNvZx%2FezThvKicqeo%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR5rghPL7ZQ

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https://antiqueradios.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=301279

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https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model/34df0a952db070ee1982653bbc3b17d1/ssd2-1940s-radio?hl=en

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https://antiqueradios.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=241648

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https://www.instagram.com/p/CYHp2-IvvWr/

[BC312A]

Thanks for the information which is leading to new pictures etc.

[BC312A]

Thought they were very rare but a lot are about. Still looking for a couple of measurements to get the front panel correct an the angle measurements of the top of the set where the square dial is, if any one could help out, that would be great.

[BC312A]

With the only sizes i have width depth and height plus a bit of scaling with photos i managed to come up with prototype 1. Not made in the best wood but good enough for a test run to get the feel of construction, there may be a few sizes that need correcting but near on 

[BC312A]

Anyone know who has such a radio who could help with measurements?.