On Jul 7, 12:57 am, "The Shadow" wrote:
"VK3XAO" wrote in message

oups.com... Which HF radio xcvr was used in the SBD ca. 1940-42? My feeling is
that it would have been the ARB, but need to have this confirmed. This
is for a scene in a movie set in Guadalcanal in 1942, where a link to
home is maintained by (quote) 'a radio scavenged from a wrecked SBD'.
A serious authenticity effort is being made.

Thanks,

John Mackesy VK3XAO

John the info may be in this book
Douglas SBD Dauntless Dive Bomber Pilot's Flight Manual
see URL:http://www.lulu.com/content/473250

Also there were several SBD variations some 12V systems others 24V power -
see URL:http://www.xs4all.nl/~fbonne/warbird...s/dougsbd.html
ANDhttp://www.historyofwar.org/articles/weapons_SBD_Dauntless.html

You might contact the MRCG URL:http://syzen.com/milradio/

There is a description of RU equipment at URL:http://hereford.ampr.org/millist/m23.html

ARB equip at URL:http://hereford.ampr.org/millist/m10.html

My Uncle was a Radio Op/Gunner in SBD's so I have always had an interest in
this plane

Lamont - ex Navy AT1 1951-1955

Lamont,

Thanks for that really interesting and informative response - much
appreciated. A 12V SBD! The idea of trying to start an R1820 on 12V
doesn't really appeal, esp. on a frosty morning.

The choice has been narrowed down to ARB or GU, both of which are
available. My feeling is that the aircraft used in combat would be the
later models, which could well have used the ARB.

Thanks againm

John Mackesy VK3XAO