BC-611
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 "walkie 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
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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
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FT-243 Tuning Crystals and antenna coils are stored in {CASEID NEEDED}
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,"