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M0SOE_Bruce · 23rd Dec 2017, 2:50 pm

The power output is much lower than other embassy sets. Look at the MK119 & MK123 which have at least 15 watts. I would think that some power would be needed to contact a control station and 1 watt wouldn't make it. I think it was more of a patrol set like the PRC316.

When the embassy in Tehran was over run in 1978 they were unable to contact London using the MK123 but were able to reach Australia.

I've noticed mine along with others are marked 33CW which is the MOD central workshop in Newark.

I guess the only way to confirm it's intended use would be to find the original proposal & tender.

23rd Dec 2017, 2:50 pm	#26
M0SOE_Bruce Pentode Join Date: May 2013 Location: Deal, Kent, UK. Posts: 139	Re: Mk128 Radio Value? The power output is much lower than other embassy sets. Look at the MK119 & MK123 which have at least 15 watts. I would think that some power would be needed to contact a control station and 1 watt wouldn't make it. I think it was more of a patrol set like the PRC316. When the embassy in Tehran was over run in 1978 they were unable to contact London using the MK123 but were able to reach Australia. I've noticed mine along with others are marked 33CW which is the MOD central workshop in Newark. I guess the only way to confirm it's intended use would be to find the original proposal & tender.