Full set of radios - $1,250.00 USD will package for shipping

[Lyle]

Radios for any M series vehicle . Complete set of AN/VRC-8 Radios on MT-298.

1 - Receiver-Transmitter - RT-68/GRC
1 - Receiver-Transmitter - RT-70/GRC
1 - Dog Bone Connector - CX-1213/U (RT-70/GRC)
1 - Receiver - R-109/GRC
1 - Power Supply - PP-112/GR
1 - Dog Bone Connector - CX-1211/U (RT-68/GRC)
1 - Amplifier AM-65/GR
1 - Mounting - MT-298/GR Complete with all cabling
1 - Mounting Frame - FT-285
1 - Control - C-435/GRC
1 - Control - C-434/GRC
1 - Control - C-433/GRC
1 - Control Box - C-375/GRC
1 - Dynamic Loud Speaker - L3-150/U
1 - Handset H33F/PT U/-77/U
2 - Antenna Mast Base - AB-15/GR
1 - Mast Section - MS-118-A
1 - Mast Section - MS-117-A
1 - Mast Section - MS-116-A
1 - Mast Section - AB-22/GR
2 - Mast Section - AB-24/GR
1 - Antenna Support - AS-450/G (Driver’s Side)
1 - Antenna Support - AB-449/G (Mounts on Spare Tire Mount)

1 - Power Cabling(from Cowl Battery to MT-298/GR Power Cable) complete with Bracket

Will include Radio Manual(s) by sending them in a PDF file.

I have been through these components, all tubes are physically there, I had to replace one of the Power Supplies.

All sets power-up. Although I believe all sets work, I have not tested the Transmit or Receive function.

[Lyle]

Please send me any (constructive) thoughts on pricing this radio setup.

Thanks, Lyle
lylew2@gmail.com

[RonD2]

Hi Lyle,
Are you advertising it anywhere else?
I ask because (while I hate to see and say it), this great forum doesn't seem to gather much active interest over the last few years.
Maybe facebook, the other vintage military vehicle forums (G503, Steel Soldiers), or a vintage radio forum might have better visibility?

While your set appears to be complete (without doing the detailed research to see what might be missing?), the price seems high for an untested set.

I've considered acquiring a correct radio set for my M38 but decided against after discovering the scarcity and big bucks required to even locate repair parts to keep it in reliable operation over the long haul.
I used to repair relatively more modern radios for a living in the USMC, and they always need something when they get used regular.

If I was going to spend the kind of coin you're asking, I think I'd direct it to a nice replica-dummy Browning M1919 gun with M31 pedestal and accessories instead.
Pretty much same price, and more sexy compared to a radio ---> thanks to "Rat Patrol"

Just my 2 cents.
Good luck with the sale!

Curious, can you tell us what made you decide to sell?

[wesk]

Facebook has what I would call a shakey setup and can be a pain to use and communicate with prospective buyers. Personally since these radio sets aren't married to one make/model chassis I would advertise on the Military Radio Web Sites. As RonD mentioned your price does seem a bit high but that is because we are only M38/M38A1 jeep lovers and when considering a set of radios to display we are thinking much cheaper.

[Lyle]

Ron/Wes:

Thank you for the info and suggestions.

A collector from Ontario made me an offer I couldn’t refuse!

But he didn’t want the radios. Soooo, I have those and my M416 with a Kakadu tent unit that sits on top of it left.

Putting all up for sale.

I have another radio setup (GRC-106 Rt834 Am3349 Set Receiver Transmitter And Amp) left to play with.

Thinking of a M-37 as well can get in and out of easier than the M38. Being 64 is a $%#$^. Hahah