Difference between revisions of "SCR-609"

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Revision as of 21:16, 17 May 2016

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Radio Set SCR-609 is a portable set capable of being carried in any vehicle of the Field Artillery. (including aircraft like the L-4) Radio Sets SCR-609 and SCR-610 and are the same except for supply. Radio Set SCR-609 uses batteries. Radio set SCR-610 is equipped with a power supply to operate from vehicular battery as well as self-contained battery supply in case CS-79.


Specifications

Frequency Range
27.0 - 38.9 mHz
Number Of Crystals
120
Preset Frequencies
2
Antenna
Fishpole Type AN-29-C
Tuning
Crystal
Power Source
Dry Batteries BA-39, 40, 41
Power Output
2 Watts
Modulation Type
FM
Components
SCR-609
Receiver and Transmitter - BC-659
Battery Case - CS-79
Remote Control Unit - RM-29
SCR-610
Receiver and Transmitter - BC-659
Plate Supply Unit - PE-117
Mounting - FT-250
Battery Case - CS-79
Remote Control Unit - RM-29
Tubes
5 - 1LN5
2 - 1291
4 - 1299
1 - 1LH4
1 - 1294
1 - 1LC6


Images


Reference Files

Adobe PDF icon.png TM 11-310

Schematic Diagrams for Maintenance of Ground Radio Communication Set
October 1942


TM 11-4023
Radio Receiver and Transmitters
BC-659-A, -B, -H, and -J,
Repair Instructions. War Dept.
Jun. 1945. 56 p.


Adobe PDF icon.png TM 11-615

WAR DEPARTMENT TECHNICAL MANUAL OF RADIO SETS SCR-609A AND -B AND SCR-610A AND -B OF APRIL 1945
  • TM 11-615 1-Aug-42
  • FM 6-150 organic field artillery air observation. (page 69 outlines installation in spotter aircraft)