MAB

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

The MAB is an ultra-compact, portable voice communication equipment designed to provide a link between paratronp forcrs. The set is also suitable far reconnaissance or outpost communications. It is satisfactory far communication over a range of approximately one mile, with somewhat increased range between aircraft and ground units.

RELATION TO OTHER EQUIPMENT

Similar to Radio Telephone Transmitting and receiving Cquipments MP, MU, MV, MW, and MX. The MAB may be preset to any frequency within the 2.3 to 4.5 mc limits. while the prior equipments are capable of tuning to onlv a portion of rhis band.

Equipment Required but not Supplied:

(1) Vibrator Power Unit NT-20221

(1) Lead-Acid Storage Battery NT-19046

(1) Battery Pack (Dry) NT-19027A

(1) Canvas Carrying case.

ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS

EMISSION & RECEPTION

A3

FREQUENCY RANGE

One preset frequency within range of 2.3 to 4.5 mc.

POWER OUTPUT

0.2 W

POWER REQUIREMENTS

6.4 v storage battery with vibrator power unit or 1.5, 6, 67.5, 135 v dry battery pack.

TUBE AND/OR CRYSTAL COMPLEMENT

Tubes

(1) 1R5

(1) 1S5 Total Tubes:

(2) 1T4

(3) 3S4

Crystals

(2) NT-40125