SCR-178

Overview

Radio set SCR-179 is a low power set for point to point and ground to air communication. This set is identical with radio set SCR-178 except carrying cases have pack saddle hangers.

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Technical Details

Frequency Range

Transmitter 2.4 - 3.7 mHz

Receiver 2.4 - 3.7 mHz

Antenna

27 Ft fish pole with counterpoise

Tuning

MO

Power Source

Radio Generator GN-37

8 and 500 v Dry Batteries as follows

4 - BA-2

4 - BA-23

2 - BA-27

Power Output (watts)

CW - 5

Tone - 3

Voice - 2.2

Range (Miles)

Point to Point

CW - 25

Tone - 20

Voice - 10

Air to Ground

CW - 100

Tone - 75

Voice - 30

Type of Signal

CW, Tone, Voice (AM)

Components

• Radio Modulator BC-188
• Radio Transmitter BC-187
• Radio Receiver BC-186
• Radio Generator GN-37

Reference Files

TM 11-310

Schematic Diagrams for Maintenance of Ground Radio Communication Set

October 1942

TM 11-231