AN~MPG-1

Radar Set AN/MPG-1 is a mobile, medium range radar unit designed for use with seacoast artillery. The functions of the radar are:

• a) to supply exact present position data on targets within 28,000 yards to gun directors or other gun positioning apparatus
• b) to search for approaching surface craft and to supply data on the range (distance)and azimuth (direction) of detected targets. The maximum operating range of the equipment is 80,000 yards.
• c) to supply "splash spotting" data for correcting artillery fire.

Components

• V-9 trailer
• C-161 sensitivity control unit
• C-162 azimuth tracking unit
• C-163 range tracking unit
• C-164 rectifier control panel
• C-210 range unit
• CV-22 phase shifter unit
• CY-230 console
• CY-232 rectifier cabinet assembly
• CY-233 servo control cabinet
• CY-234 indicator cabinet
• CY-312 console
• MT-314 scope mount
• MT-351 scope mount
• PU-26/U gen set
• PU-52 motor-generator
• SB-25 power panel
• PP-118 rectifier power unit
• PP-119 rectifier power unit
• PP-120 rectifier power unit
• PP-121 rectifier power unit
• AM-59
• AM-60
• MD-36 modulator
• ID-105 indicator
• AB-50 tower
• AB-8 pedestal
• AS-173 antenna
• R-115
• T-92

Reference Files

TM 11-1366

Technical Operation Manual

General Description

Operating Description

Equipment Performance Log

Radar Set

AN/MPG-1

AN/FPG-1

15 March 1945