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Reviews For: Collins T-47/ART-13

Category: Transmitters: non-amateur adaptable for ham use

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Review Summary For : Collins T-47/ART-13
Reviews: 2MSRP: 2650-3900
Description:
Aircraft ten channel autotune transmitter, freq. range 2-18 MHz, 120 watts output AM and CW.
Product is not in production
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KE5YTV Rating: 2019-08-30
American Classic Time Owned: more than 12 months.
The Collins T-47/ART-13 is an American classic. It's built like a tank and was the top technology for aircraft transmitters from WWII. Mine was gone through before I purchased and it has never missed a beat. I built a homebrew power supply and get about 150 watts out. The auto-tune is fascinating to watch as it goes through it's cycle. As the previous reviewer said you will have to add capacitance for tuning 80 meters. I used a 29-10000 pf. variable capacitor. I couldn't find a good carbon mic so I used a amplified Astatic D-104. Using the ART-13 on CW the loud keying relay is an adventure! However, it puts out a nice clear CW tone. I know several people who use ART-13's and several more who have purchased them to restore. Don't miss out, grab one and join the fun. I can't see ever parting with mine.
K3HVG Rating: 2017-03-25
Best vintage surplus transmitter Time Owned: more than 12 months.
The venerable ART-13 is still very much around and in regular use. No modifications are required to get on 80, 40, and 20 meters AM and CW at about 120 watts output of high-level plate modulation. The rig requires 28v at 10 amps, 400v at 350ma, and 1250v at about 350ma. The unit will require up to 800pf of capacitance on 80 meters to load into a 50 ohm coax. Carbon or dynamic mic, but the amplified D-104 works best. I use two of these rigs every week. As with any vintage rig, condition is paramount! Prices range from $150 for a parts rig and up to about $800 for a pristine, on-the-air unit.