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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.

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Anyone have a picture of the 55D2 radio set.

Posted

Here are some pictures of my original SSD2 for reference:

 

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Thanks,

Ben.

Posted

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.

Posted

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.

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Posted

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
Posted

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.

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BC312A
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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. 

BC312A
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Thanks for the information which is leading to new pictures etc.

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