Gonset Communicator FCDA 2, FCDA 6M (with Yellow CD Case)

Object/Artifact

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Radio Alpha

Image: Joe Veras, K9OCO

Image: Joe Veras, K9OCO

Name/Title

Gonset Communicator FCDA 2, FCDA 6M (with Yellow CD Case)

Description

Models for 6 and 2 Meters Branded for Civil Defence

Category

Transceiver, VHF

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Gonset

Date made

1955 - 1956

General Notes

Note

QST, Jan 1956, p. 89. 3087 - 2 meters - 6 VDC 3077 - 2 meters - 12 VDC 3088 - 6 meters - 6 VDC 3079 - 6 meters - 12 VDC The CD Communicators were approved by the Federal Civil Defense Administration. They were painted yellow and came in a canvas carrying case. A dynamic hand microphone was standard equipment.