BC-611
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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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
Description
The BC-611 is a handheld radio commonly known as the first "walkie talkie"
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Removal From the Case
To remove the circuits from the case for service"
- -Open the bottom cover
- - Unplug the mic and speaker wires
- -Unscrew the top screw
- - Pull the radio out from the bottom.
When reinserting the radio into the case, take care to align the radio on the guide slots.
Tuning
The transmit frequency can be seen through the case
Receive and Transmit Crystals
Tuning Coil
Related Files
- Radio Sets
- SCR-536-A, -B, -C, -D, -E, -F
- May 1945
TM 11-4019[1]- Radio Receiver and Transmitters
- BC-611-A, -B, -C, -D, -E and -F
- Repair Instructions
- July 1945
- Schematic Diagrams for Maintenance of Ground Radio Communication Set
- October 1942
References
- ↑ TM 11-4019,
- "US Army Technical Manual Collection,"
- from the CECOM Historical Office archive, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.
- CECOM Historical Office
- "US Army Technical Manual Collection,"