BC312 Posted May 9, 2016 Share #1 Posted May 9, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC312 Posted May 11, 2016 Author Share #2 Posted May 11, 2016 Anyone have a picture of the 55D2 radio set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
med-dept Posted May 11, 2016 Share #3 Posted May 11, 2016 Here are some pictures of my original SSD2 for reference: Thanks, Ben. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC312 Posted May 12, 2016 Author Share #4 Posted May 12, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
med-dept Posted May 12, 2016 Share #5 Posted May 12, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC312 Posted May 26, 2016 Author Share #6 Posted May 26, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hue Miller Posted May 30, 2016 Share #7 Posted May 30, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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