ARC-2 HF transceiver

Some pictures of the Collins ARC-2

Herman, PA0VRE fixed the tuning mechanism and made a rear connector to apply the 28Vdc power

Tuning range 2-9Mc

Power output about 30W CW/AM

Sensitivity 1uV

Weigth about 60 pounds (watch your back!)

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After restoration: just like it has never been used before...

Dynamotor

Varicoil tuning

Here you can see which pins to connect to make it work!

Home made connector pins

Defective tuning memory mechanism