This is a PRC74 radio was used by the US Army Special Forces for long range communications in Vietnam. It was built by Hughes in about 1965. It is a lightweight, two-way communications set that is capable of receiving and transmitting voice (USB) and telegraph signals (CW).
The original frequency range of the radio set for both receive and transmit modes of operation is between 2.0 - 17.999 MHz. It has a stability of +/- 1.5ppm from -30 to +55C. Very rare item to find it. PLEASE LOOK AT ALL THE PHOTOS. THEY ARE PART OF THE DESCRIPTION. The item "US ARMY PRC-74A Military Backpack Radio, HF Short Wave" is in sale since Tuesday, October 29, 2019. This item is in the category "Collectables\Militaria\Surplus/ Equipment\Field Gear".The seller is "sakisham711" and is located in Athens. This item can be shipped worldwide.