AN/GRC-109 Transmitter/Receiver
1961 - 1969

This set was developed in the  post WWII period and was initially used by the CIA as the RS-1 (1950-1964).  The GRC-109 was produced from approximately 1961 - 1969).  Used  from Special Forces units until the mid 1970s.  An interesting accessory for this set is the GRA-71 which allowed Morse code burst transmissions to be made at speeds of about 300 WPM.

 

 

 

  AN/GRC-109 Transmitter/Receiver    
Freq. cov. Rx (MHz):
3-6, 6-12, 12-24
Tx (MHz):
3-5.5, 6-9, 10-16, 17-22
RF Power 12-15 W
PWR Supply 120/240 VAC
6 VDC accumulator
Hand crank generator
Weight Rx: 9 lbs
Tx: 10 lbs
PP-2684: 24 1/2 lbs
Tubes Rx 4x1T4, 1x1L6, 1x1U5
Tubes Tx 1x6AC7, 1x2E26