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Below is some info about the antenna bases, and the radio that in your photo. The radio is an American design build in Germany by Telefunken. The antenna base, and antennas are the same. Most MUNGA's were fitted with German built GRC 9, or much later the SEM25/35 series. Antenna Antennen ________________________________________ Unbek. Unknown Jeep Antenna Set Jeep Antennensatz, bestehend aus Federfuß und drei ineinander verschraubbaren Antennenstäben MS 116, MS 117, MS 118A/K; Gesamtlänge ca. 2,5m Whip Antenna Set for mobile use, comes with insulator and antenna elements MS 116, MS 117 and MS 118A/K. Total length approx. 2,5 meters Unbek. Unknown Jeep Antenna Set Gewicht/ Weight: 2,5 kg ________________________________________ Ab Stapel / As is: 20,17 INKLUSIV MWST / 16,95 NETTO (appr. US$ 22 .-) Transceivers Sendeempfänger ________________________________________ Unbek. Unknown AN/VRC8 = RT66/GRC+PP112 Hallo Jeepfahrer und Bastler, hier DIE Idee: Entfernen Sie doch einfach das Innenleben dieser Funkanlage und bauen Sie einen Cassettenspieler oder ein Autoradio ein.... Ihre Freunde werden verblüfft sein! Funkanlage AN/VRC 8, eingeführt bei allen NATO - Streitkräften Ende der fünfziger Jahre, bestehend aus: - Sendeempfänger RT 66 / GRC - Stromversorgungseinheit PP 112 (24 VDC) - Kfz Mounting Frequenzbereich: 20 bis 27,9 MHz - durchstimmbar oder in 100 kHz-Schritten rastbar Betriebsart: FM Ausgangsleistung: 16 W oder 2 W Die Geräte sind laut Bundeswehr okay, von uns jedoch nicht geprüft. All NATO Combat Tanks and many other vehicles were equipped with this Radio Set in the late 1950´s: Radio set, consisting of - RT66/GRC Receiver - Transmitter - Mounting - 24 VDC Power Supply PP112 Frequency range: 20 to 27,9 MHz Operation mode: F3 - modulation Maximum output power: 20 W - can be reduced to 2 W.

I am still keeping the medics in full time employment, but things are moving on a bit. Hope your father if a lot better, and that the progress will lift his spirits. The radio fittings were a stores item held at depot level, and issued as required. The idea was that no vehicle required to be dedicated, or moded for radio use. So ALL MUNGA 4's were made ready in build, and the bits drawn from stores and fitted when required. The only tools required being a couple of box spanners for the antenna mounts, with also fitted the battery clamps, and battery box cover. A seat would be removed, and a radio frame fitted with a suitable radio.

All MUNGA 4's were fitted for radio, this was done in the factory. The two holes on the back are for jeep type antenna bases. One one can be used at a time, the other is covered by the spare wheel. If you look undet one of the rear seats you should find a box with socket on, this is the power take off for the radio. By the rear seat used for the radio operator, should be a couple of leads with round post type connectors. This was for the radio batteries, which were fitted in a box fixed to the indide of the vehicle. As you can see, the radio kit is one a carrier, which is like a seat base and fit in place of one seat. this is so no extra holes were required, and so radios could be quickly moved from on e MUNGA to another. Hope that helps. I am one the trail of some hub caps, but look like these will not be very good.

Thanks for the info. I know about Malcolm, and with luck someone has talked to him. This is all about a photo session at Harrowbeer, maybe this Saturday if all goes to plan! The idea is to bring a Spit, and some vehicles together into one of the bays. Vehicles, and bodies are required to dress the set. the idea being to re-create some photos from the 1940's. If you PM me with a phone number, i will get in touch if it all happens.

Maplin, who are in may high streets and on the net.

Machine Mart do a nice little welder that is no-gas, but can be converted to gas if required.

You remeber; Only unflavored crisps, in gressed paper bags, from a screw top glass jar, and each with a little screwed up bag of salt. Driving a car with a starting handle. All TV's being black and white, and only two channels. The light service, the third programme, radio luxemberg. Steam trains. No fast food. Transport cafes, real ones with big butties, and lots of fry ups. Polio. Smallpox. Life without computers. Teleprinters. AFS, civil defence. National service. Being given barley suger sweets on take off, on a propped aircraft. The goon show. The navy lark.

Seeing all the radios and electronic kit you worked on when you were in (which used valves!), now in museums! Rembering being told that this was the cutting edge. Filling you car up with petrol, handing over a fiver and getting change and green stamps! Driving with no seat belts. Riding a motor bike without a helmet. Putting pennies into a red telephone box. Coal fires being the norm.

Have a look at a site called "luft46", it has lots of info. The Horton aircraft had a low radar signiture as it was made mainly of wood, ply in fact. The Germans were trying to build bombers to hit the USA, and a long range version of the V2. The Vulcan had input from German work on delta wings.

A glider internal mock-up was made by Charlie Mann, which I think is now at Cobbaton. Many vehicles were canablised by Charlie for other films, so did not last long.

Hi, does anyone know what ex-RAF WW2 vehicles are in Devon and Cornwall? I have been asked to see what is about, as someone wants to take some photos with a spit etc.

Try this link, http://www.spaceuk.org.

Yes, and all the electronics were valved no transistors! At least the HTP could be washed away with water if it leaked, the USA kit could not. Don't forget the very small Rover built gas turbine engines for cars, fire pumps, etc. The Lightning, which even an F16 could not catch! Lots of the people and ideas, ended up the USA. NASA, would not have got very far without British, and German engineers.

5 British, 3 German.

Plate shows gear number, listed against ratio. This is the later type, the earlier type was for the 900cc engine. The radios were a bit differant to allow for the smaller engine.

Hi, I have 62 Mk8 FFR. The paint code is BS224-381C, which is deep bronze green. All rover were delivered to MOD in this finish at that time.

I am in the process of getting a company to make some in UK. But getting the special large turn buttons etc is slowing things down. Should be very good job, as this company does very good work. And should also be a fair bit cheaper than the german ones, due to Euro rate. I hope to get the doors and fill panels made as well.

Another German supplier is http://www.dkwklose.de

Sorry for the delay in getting back to people. Here are some of the suppliers of spares in Germany, all are good with English but can take a day or two to reply. http://www.kemper-parts.de http://www.matz-autoteile.de http://www.maas-fahrzeuteile.de I will find my list of some of the other suppliers, and list them here as soon as I get chance. Hub caps on the MUNGA, as far as I know are only used on the MUNGA. But saying that, you may find something that will fit. Hope all this helps.

These boats are also used to help train surface ship and helicopter crews. The picture is of Devonport, which is the home of Flag Officer Sea Training (FOST). On every Thursday a "war" is fought at sea off Devon and Cornwall. Ships, subs, aircraft, etc, from most NATO countries take part. Ships etc hunt these subs, and drop small depth charges on them. A few years ago an accident happened, and one of the subs was badly damaged. Nuclear boats only operate in deep water, and are very simple to find close to land. This is why small electric boats are used. On some "Thursday wars", the Royal marines have a go at beach landings and helicopter assults.

Slave cylinders, and rubbers are available from lots of places in germany. Masters are for the MUNGA only, and rebuild kits are a bit thin on the ground. But some germany suppliers do have them. Germany ebay, is not always very cheap for some of these bits. Try some of the suppliers. I will get a list sorted for all MUNGA owners.

Mark Hope the rad got to you ok, i was going to put some ply each side to make sure it was ok but ran out of time. I will try and okk for some of the other bits for you, as soon as I am feeling a bit fitter. Hope the MUNGA is coming along well now, and hope you dad is a lot better now.

Mark, Kyle, all others with MUNGAs Sorry I have not been much about to help with info etc. Both the PC and I have not been well. The PC is off to be repaired this week, and I am due to be sorted by the local witch doctor next week. So normal service should resume in the near future! Mark, i don't have any spare castle nuts, and can't get the PC to give me the spec. I got mine from a local engneering supplies firm, as normal metric items. Kyle, will try and find some photos for you once the PC is a bit better. As I can't get into Ebay at the moment, can someone pass on contact details for the forum to the seller please. I think I have cracked the canvas supply problem, but I will tell you more once I am confident that the supplier will supply!

The MUNGA was used by, all German forces, civil users like fire, polioc, etc, Dutch, French, British (army and RAF), USA, plus others in south american, other bits of europe, and even in asia.

Hi, if you need info give me a shout. Good luck, with your crazy frog.