Jay

FYI

If I remember right the explosive charge was only in the IFF to
destroy it and prevent the design/coding from falling into enemy
hands.

The VHF radio was the SCR-522, a four channel (A,B,C,D) set that used
a 832 tube in the output. Channel 'A' was air to ground (tower).
Channel 'B' was air to air. Channel 'C' was an aux channel (fighter to
bomber ,etc) and 'D' was emergency channel (121.5 Mc). These channels
were crystal controlled and if mission called for other frequencies,
the Mechs had to change the crystals prior to take off.

There was also a little low frequency receiver, 4 inches by 4 inches
by 6 5/8 inches that sat on the floor (retrofit) just in front of the
seat behind the left heel and off set from stick, and made by Detrola.
It was called the 'Detrola' and not by it's Model Number. Was used to
tune in radio ranges (200-400 kc). Had a short antenna and very
limited range.

Just some more errata for your file Jay.

Big John
Pilot ROCAF



On Fri, 16 Jan 2004 23:21:40 GMT, "Jay Honeck"
wrote:

Finally got the parts that Vlado Lenoch donated for our new Mustang Suite
mounted on a big ol' oak plank, and hung on the wall.

Check 'em out at http://www.alexisparkinn.com/the_mustang_suite.htm (Pix
are at the bottom of the page.)

My personal favorite is the "Circuit Destroyer" that originally contained an
explosive charge, used for destroying the electronics on board if the pilot
thought capture was imminent! (Wouldn't want to hit THAT button by
accident... ;-)