A closer look at the Clansman PRC-352 British MILITARY RADIO

[@wayneskiba1237]

Very informative video, Carl, please keep on showing the military radios out in the field, I am becoming a real fan.

[@RadioPrepper]

I never got an unsolicited contact using my 352, 351 or VRM-5080 on 6m. I keep trying though! Just found your channel, great stuff! Thanks. I will share it.

[@M0SZT]

Thank you, I very much enjoy your channel also. I want to make a bigger effort of getting a contact on the 352 this year. For this I need to get higher. Thanks for sharing!

[@harveymahoney7922]

Really good video!! Keep up the good work my drilla

[@TonyLing]

As with the pineapple, the GSA has a large power resistor in it. I suspect that they are not the most efficient of antenna designs

[@r188ops8]

Good stuff Carl . I eventually managed to get a contact on 6m.... now it’s 4m like you 👍🏻👍🏻

[@glynnhm0lsg308]

looks a heavy bit of kit, would kill me lugging that up a hill lol, keep up the good work.

[@M0SZT]

Cheers Glynn

[@anthonyharding76]

great video carl ,just started to learn ham radio ,hope to do exam next month ,I have two 351 and getting a 320, biggest problem I have is I can transmit and receive on all the 351s with each other at the club ,under supervision ,but can only transmit to non military radios ,cant receive from non military radios, looking into it I know this can happen sometimes ,chaps at club have no experience with military gear, ive done all the checks as said in the manual all working there ,any idears thanks tony

[@M0SZT]

Hi Tony sounds like they still require 150hz tone squelch, try this kzbin.info/www/bejne/pouwqKyNfMeSn6M

[@anthonyharding76]

Thanks mate will look into it this week,will let you know,great work with the videos ,learning alot thanks tony

[@acestudioscouk-Ace-G0ACE]

Hi Carl and thanks for the videos. What I like about your videos is that you tell it the way it is. If you don't get a contact, you are not afraid to say. That's refreshing as I've seen too many videos edited to give the perfect impression. Yours are real and thank-you for it. Question, do you prefer the rucksack to the carry frame? I've just opted for the rucksack for my 320 and one for a 351/2 when I can find a decent one. Best 73 Ace G6XIB

[@bluesdude758]

Cool radio. Are military surplus radios readily available in UK?

[@M0SZT]

Low band VHF (4m and 6m) are more typical, then Clansman PRC-320 can be found readily for HF, more modern military radio less so.

[@undisputed9003]

I do have Yugoslavian military radio 34mhz - 37.995mhz , i got it as a gift only one time i heard people speaking and they where speaking in french

[@Bodhi504]

Do the need any mods for amateur use, or they good to go as standard from the Military? Thanks

[@M0SZT]

No mods needed

[@larrybushman1]

Thanks mate enjoyed that. You need a mate to monitor on your frequency so at least you know the equipment is working ok. Never hear anyone on 4 or 6 meters in this neck of the woods ( Norfolk)

[@M0SZT]

Yes that's a good idea, I'll arrange with a sked with a fellow operator!

[@GhostOfDamned]

"These clansmans are as reliable as a nigerian bank account"

[@M0SZT]

I don't get the reference. The Clansman are reliable that's why they were used in active service (Falklands, Northern Ireland etc). The ones we buy as amateur operators are old, decommissioned etc so they may last a lifetime or 2 weeks.

[@ricardoecheverry218]

73 Carl de HK6SLY

[@DrewMechen1]

Please stop the use of the word "Contact" when on a Mil Radio. ;-)

[@M0SZT]

Interesting, why not?

[@DrewMechen1]

@@M0SZT Hi there. The pro word "contact" means that you have engaged with or have been engaged with the enemy. The correct voice procedure would be something like this "Hello 'call sign' this is 'call sign' Contact! wait out. The "wait out" is informing the receiving call sign to wait for a further update on the contact and as you will know the "out" is to inform that the transmission has ended and you are not expecting a reply...it's just a me thing about the use of the word, i also get a bit twitchy when i hear Arial when someone is talking about an antenna, after-all the main use for Arial is to wash clothing where as an antenna is used for Tx/Rx ;-)

[@M0SZT]

Hi, I'm not sure to be honest, the licence conditions do not stipulate that we follow what the military would do and the RSGB talk about arials and not antennas?

[@DrewMechen1]

@@M0SZT Not to worry, it's just a 'me' thing. You're doing great content which is the most important thing.