Collins Radio RT-5011A / ARC-552 - Canada UHF Aircraft XCVR W/ Control Box


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Current Price: 189.95 USD

* Someone once said that real radios have vacuum tubes and motors, well this one has both. * Collins of Canada Ltd Model RT-5011 () ARC552 UHF Radio Receiver – Transmitter S/N# 0297 with C5070 / ARC552 Control box manufactured by Servomechanism Canada Ltd S/N# 429. The radio has a date of 1960 and also ref# 10EV/56720, CD665608 with Mods 2, 3, 4, and 7. The control box has a date of 1961 and CD665608.

both of these items appear to have been manufactured in Canada with the radio under license from The Collins Radio company of America I believe. This Radio was used with VARIOUS different control boxes in the Royal Canadian Air Force fleet of Aircraft. Some of these aircraft were the CH-124 Sea King (Helicopter), the F104G Star Fighter(?), the CC-129 Dakota (DC-3 / C-47), the Argus CL28, and possibly the P-2J, the OH-58, the CL-41, and the CT-133 Aircraft as well.

The radio is a UHF 225 – 400MHz radio with 1750 channels. The modulation is voice MCW. Besides the main dual conversion UHF receiver, there also is a single conversion 243MHz guard receiver. The transmitter outputs 15 watts minimum, 20 watts average. The Radio is about 8-1/16” H X 11-13/16” W X 22-3/4” Deep and it requires 115VAC, 3 Phase, 400Hz power (350W) as well as 27.5Vdc (155W) for its prime power requirements. There radio weighs about 56.7 pounds.

This unit is beautifully constructed with the best parts available in Canada / America at the time and reflects a lot of pride in workmanship as well as careful consideration of the design.

The above description & information is a “best effort” so BID ACCORDINGLY as I am not familiar with Avionics systems or these particular aircraft described.

I am selling these items for parts or repairs due to the fact they are over 50 years old and I am unable to test this item and must sell it for parts or repairs per eBay protocol.

The 2 items look complete and are in good overall physical condition.

Note, Due to the HIGH VOLTAGE generated and STORED within, this item is a potential MAN KILLER. By bidding on this item you are acknowledging that you are over 18 years of age. In addition you acknowledge that you are properly trained and educated in the use of high voltage equipment and devices and that you are fully aware of the dangers of working with and using this type of equipment or component and the equipment that it may be used in. By bidding on and purchasing these items you AGREE that YOU are assuming all the responsibilities and liabilities of its ownership and use including any and all injuries or even death and any property damage that may result from its proper or improper use. FURTHER MORE YOU AGREE TO HOLD US AND eBay HARMLESS AGAINST ANY RISKS, DAMAGES, OR LIABILITIES INVOLVING THIS ITEM. I make no warranties for suitability for use for any particular purpose. There is no expressed or implied warranty whatsoever.

These items would be great for fitting into a later 1950’s – 1970 RCAF aircraft for museum display, etc. These items are in good overall physical condition besides some scratches on the covers. When WELL PACKAGED, the box dimensions are 29” X 22” X 16” and the approximate weight is 68 Lbs., it will ship from zip code 92603.

Please note that I am selling these items for PARTS or REPAIRS and as USED, STRICTLY AS-IS. California residents pay sales tax. The winning bidder pays actual FED EX Ground shipping charges PLUS $7.00 packaging charge (Insurance IS included). Please note I WILL BE USING FED EX to ship your item. We ship once a week on Mondays. Item will ship upon receipt of guaranteed funds. PayPal Will ONLY be accepted from users with a CONFIRMED ADDRESS * AND * the Item MUST ship to that SAME ADDRESS. Direct signature for shipment will also be required on these transactions.
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