AN~MTC-1
The AN/MTC-1 and -1A were air- or vehicular-transportable manual central offices which provided switching for 196 local battery or common battery subscriber lines and 20 manual or dial trunk circuits. The AN/MTC-1 andthe -1A were each housed in two shelters, the AN/MTA-3 and AN/MTA-4. The MTA-3 contained three parallel switchboard positions. The AN/MTA-4 housed the relays, frames, storage batteries, and power panel. The AN/MTC-1 or the -1A was used at signal centers in the corps area communication systems.
Major Components
AN/MTC-1 :
1 Shelter S-179/MTA-3 (modified S-141/G)
3 Switchboards SB-249A/TTC
3 Telephone Sets TA-312/PT
1 Shelter S-180/MTA-4 (modified S-141/G)
3 Main Distribution Frames TA-257/TTC
2 Line Relays TA-223A/TTC
1 Line Relay TA-226A/TTC
1 Power Distribution Panel SB-1032/TTC
4 Battery BB-46
3 Telephone Sets TA-312/PT
AN/MTC-1A:
1 Shelter S-280B/G (modified)
3 Switchboards SB-1398/GTA
2 Telephone Sets TA-312/PT
1 Shelter S-280B/G (modified)
3 Main Distribution Frames TA-454/GTA-14
2 Line Relays TA-452/GTA-14
1 Line Relay TA-226/TTC
1 Power Distribution Panel SB-1399/GTA
4 Battery BB-46
3 Telephone Sets TA-312/PT
Early MTC-1 configuration:
See Also
Reference Files
- TM 11-5805-284 Series