The VHF hi one that I have takes HC-6/U rocks.... I think I still have the 12 volt mobile supply for it somewhere (takes a standard female XLR audio connector for the power input)
George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413 ________________________________ From: "dmur...@verizon.net" <dmur...@verizon.net> To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Cc: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 10:26:16 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Lunch Box Radio If I remember correctly the Portable Mobile II used ICOMS for the channel elements. Just like in the PE series radios. David On Fri, Jan 16, 2009 at 10:17 AM, Milt wrote: PortaMobile series 2 was based on the GE PE series portables. ICM or Bomar should be able to do the rocks. Batteries or a power supply will most likely be the problem although the supply of parts for the portable on which the radio is based is limited. Good luck it's a nice piece of history. Milt N3LTQ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Radio Guy" < ve3...@gmail. com> To: < Repeater-Builder@ yahoogroups. com> Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 10:40 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Lunch Box Radio > Any one familiar with the GE Porta Mobile two? > It is a low band radio, and I would like to have it converted to the 6m > band. > I send it to a local shop that was familiar with GE products back in > the day, they say it is in very good shape. Any ideas on a company > that could make the crystals? > Is this a worth while project? Showing hams this radio always brings a > smile to their faces,a portable radio that is bigger then most HF > mobiles! > > The tech said... "if we need to change out caps, it would be a job > for younger eyes!" > > > > > -- > > ------------ --------- --------- --------- ---- > Ken >
