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[[File:BC-611 8752987574 l.jpg|right]]Radio Set SCR-536 is a very compact receiver - transmitter resembling an oversize telephone hand set.  Complete with batteries, antenna, tranmistter, receiver - and handset in one case.
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[[File:BC-611 8752987574 l.jpg|right]]Radio Set SCR-536 is a very compact receiver - transmitter resembling an oversize telephone hand set.  Complete with batteries, antenna, transmitter, receiver - and handset in one case. The BC-611 is a handheld radio commonly known as the first "Handi Talkie"
  
  
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==Images==
 
==Images==
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File:airforce_mechanic_using_bc611.png
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File:BC-611.png
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File:BC-1387 Coupling Unit 8751781079 l.jpg
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File:BC-611-1.png
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File:BC-611-4.jpg
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File:BC-611-6.jpg
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File:BC-611-7.jpg
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File:BC-611-8.jpg
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File:BC-611-9.jpg
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File:BC-611-10.jpg
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File:BC-611-14.jpg
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File:BC-611-15.jpg
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File:BC-611-19.jpg
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File:BC-611-Components.png
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File:SCR-536_Data.png
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File:BC-611-cecom.jpg
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==Removal From the Case==
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To remove the circuits from the case for service"
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#Open the bottom cover
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#Unplug the mic and speaker wires
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#Unscrew the top screw
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#Pull the radio out from the bottom. 
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==Reinstallation in the Case==
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When reinserting the radio into the case, take care to align the radio on the guide slots.  (see images below)
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<gallery widths=100px heights=100px perrow=5>
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File:BC-611-17.jpg
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File:BC-611-18.jpg
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File:BC-611-16.jpg
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File:BC-611-20.jpg
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</gallery>
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==Tuning==
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Tuning is accomplished by means of two separate crystals an antenna coil, and a tank coil.  The receive crystal frequencies are 455 kHz above the desired frequency.  for example a crystal frequency of 4340 will give you a receive frequency of 3885 kHz.  Often the receive crystals for the BC-611 will have the crystal frequency on the front and the actual receive frequency on the back.
  
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[[File:BC-611-Crystals.jpg|400px]]
  
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BC-611 receive crystals show the crystal frequency on the front and the receive frequency on the back (Only one crystal is needed in the radio. Two are shown to detail the front and back)
  
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[[File:BC-611-7.jpg|200px]]
 
  
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[[File:BC-611-TX_Crystal.jpg|400px]]
  
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[[File:BC-611-10.jpg|200px]]
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Transmit Crystal is marked with the primary frequency only, the above crystal is Transmit frequency of 3245 kHz. There is also a Tank Coil that is matched to the Crystal (These crystals are not matched to the above Receive crystals)
  
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{{ARSC|ARSC_BC-611_box.jpg|400px}}
  
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==Description==
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[[FT-243]] Tuning Crystals and antenna coils are stored in [[BX-49]]
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The BC-611 is a handheld radio commonly known as the first "walkie talkie"
 
  
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[[File:BC-611-Components.png|400px]]
 
  
  
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[[File:SCR-536_Data.png|400px]]
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[[File:BC-611-11.jpg|400px]]
  
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The transmit frequency can be seen through the case
  
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[[File:BC-611-cecom.jpg|400px]]
 
  
  
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{{ARSC|ARSC_BC-611_box.jpg|400px}}
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[[File:BC-611-12.jpg|400px]]
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Receive and Transmit Crystals
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[[File:BC-611-13.jpg|400px]]
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Tuning Coil
  
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==Images==
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==MWO (Maintenance Work Orders==
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;MWO SIG 11-235-1
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File:airforce_mechanic_using_bc611.png
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:Authorizes the replacement of die casr press-to-talk switch parts with steel stamped parts to minimize breakage in service. (8 August 1944)
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File:BC-611.png
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;MWO SIG 11-235-2
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File:BC-1387 Coupling Unit 8751781079 l.jpg
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:Authorizes the addition of a polystyrene antenna support insulator at the top of the chassis to provide firmer support for the telescopic rod antenna (25 August 1944)
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File:BC-611-1.png
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;MWO SIG 11-235-3
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:Authorizes the replacement of molded bakelite microphone and earphone caps by aluminum caps (18 October 1944)
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File:BC-611-3.png
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;MWO SIG 11-235-4
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</gallery>
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:Authorizes the replacement of the top chassis mounting bracket with a stronger bracker held in place by two machine screws. (4 January 1945)
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;MWO SIG 11-235-5
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:Authorizes the necessary drilling of the bottom cover assembly to mount an external headset jack for use of Headset [[HS-30|HS-30-( )]] in connection with the Homing Modification Kit MC-619 (25 January 1945)
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;MWO SIG 11-235-6
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:Repeats MWO SIG 11-235-3 and adds MC-162 to the earphone and M-367 to the microphone caps for hot weather breakage and cold weather personnel protection. (1 April 1945)
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;MWO SIG 11-235-7
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:Added copper wire ground buss between all socket ground plates
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;MWO SIG 11-235-8
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:Adds a metal clip to the bakelite ON/OFF switch on the antenna bottom section.
  
 
==Related Files==
 
==Related Files==

Latest revision as of 16:44, 17 July 2017

BC-611 8752987574 l.jpg

Radio Set SCR-536 is a very compact receiver - transmitter resembling an oversize telephone hand set. Complete with batteries, antenna, transmitter, receiver - and handset in one case. The BC-611 is a handheld radio commonly known as the first "Handi Talkie"


Specifications

Frequency Range
3.5 - 6.0 mHz
Modulation Type
AM
Number of Crystals
One transmitter and one receiving crystal required per channel
Preset Frequencies
One preset Channel Provided
Antenna
44 Inch whip antenna - telescopes into set box, receiver is turned on when the antenna is extended
Tuning
Crystal
Power Source
Self contained dry batteries
Power Output
.027 Watts


Images

  • Airforce mechanic using bc611.png
  • BC-611.png
  • BC-1387 Coupling Unit 8751781079 l.jpg
  • BC-611-1.png
  • BC-611-2.png
  • BC-611-3.png
  • BC-611-4.jpg
  • BC-611-5.jpg
  • BC-611-6.jpg
  • BC-611-7.jpg
  • BC-611-8.jpg
  • BC-611-9.jpg
  • BC-611-10.jpg
  • BC-611-14.jpg
  • BC-611-15.jpg
  • BC-611-19.jpg
  • BC-611-Components.png
  • SCR-536 Data.png
  • BC-611-cecom.jpg

Removal From the Case

To remove the circuits from the case for service"

  1. Open the bottom cover
  2. Unplug the mic and speaker wires
  3. Unscrew the top screw
  4. Pull the radio out from the bottom.


Reinstallation in the Case

When reinserting the radio into the case, take care to align the radio on the guide slots. (see images below)

  • BC-611-17.jpg
  • BC-611-18.jpg
  • BC-611-16.jpg
  • BC-611-20.jpg

Tuning

Tuning is accomplished by means of two separate crystals an antenna coil, and a tank coil. The receive crystal frequencies are 455 kHz above the desired frequency. for example a crystal frequency of 4340 will give you a receive frequency of 3885 kHz. Often the receive crystals for the BC-611 will have the crystal frequency on the front and the actual receive frequency on the back.

BC-611-All Components.jpg


BC-611-Crystals.jpg

BC-611 receive crystals show the crystal frequency on the front and the receive frequency on the back (Only one crystal is needed in the radio. Two are shown to detail the front and back)


BC-611-TX Crystal.jpg

Transmit Crystal is marked with the primary frequency only, the above crystal is Transmit frequency of 3245 kHz. There is also a Tank Coil that is matched to the Crystal (These crystals are not matched to the above Receive crystals)


ARSC BC-611 box.jpg

© 2014 Army Radio Sales Company, Used with Permission

FT-243 Tuning Crystals and antenna coils are stored in BX-49


BC-611-11.jpg

The transmit frequency can be seen through the case


BC-611-12.jpg

Receive and Transmit Crystals


BC-611-13.jpg

Tuning Coil

MWO (Maintenance Work Orders

MWO SIG 11-235-1
Authorizes the replacement of die casr press-to-talk switch parts with steel stamped parts to minimize breakage in service. (8 August 1944)
MWO SIG 11-235-2
Authorizes the addition of a polystyrene antenna support insulator at the top of the chassis to provide firmer support for the telescopic rod antenna (25 August 1944)
MWO SIG 11-235-3
Authorizes the replacement of molded bakelite microphone and earphone caps by aluminum caps (18 October 1944)
MWO SIG 11-235-4
Authorizes the replacement of the top chassis mounting bracket with a stronger bracker held in place by two machine screws. (4 January 1945)
MWO SIG 11-235-5
Authorizes the necessary drilling of the bottom cover assembly to mount an external headset jack for use of Headset HS-30-( ) in connection with the Homing Modification Kit MC-619 (25 January 1945)
MWO SIG 11-235-6
Repeats MWO SIG 11-235-3 and adds MC-162 to the earphone and M-367 to the microphone caps for hot weather breakage and cold weather personnel protection. (1 April 1945)
MWO SIG 11-235-7
Added copper wire ground buss between all socket ground plates
MWO SIG 11-235-8
Adds a metal clip to the bakelite ON/OFF switch on the antenna bottom section.

Related Files

Adobe PDF icon.png TM 11-235

Radio Sets
SCR-536-A, -B, -C, -D, -E, -F
May 1945


Adobe_PDF_icon.png TM 11-4019[1]
Radio Receiver and Transmitters
BC-611-A, -B, -C, -D, -E and -F
Repair Instructions
July 1945


Adobe PDF icon.png TM 11-310

Schematic Diagrams for Maintenance of Ground Radio Communication Set
October 1942


References

  1. ↑ TM 11-4019,
    "US Army Technical Manual Collection,"
    from the CECOM Historical Office archive, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.
    CECOM Historical Office
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