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RT-196/PRC-6 (AN/PRC-6) (USA / NATO)

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:Military VHF transceiver
Frequency range:47.0-55.4 MHz
Tuning steps:Channelized
Frequency stability:Max ? ppm
Mode:FM
Channels / memory management: 1 regular
XTAL controlled
Duplex shift / offset:No
Power supply:+1.5, -4.5, +45 and +90 VDC (Internal BA-270/U battery pack)
Current drain / power consumption:RX: Max 500 mA
TX: Max 1.5 A
Antenna impedance / connector:- / Threads (For whip antenna)
50-75 ohm / BNC
Dimensions (W*H*D):? mm (?")
Weight:? Kg (? lb)
Other features:




RECEIVER SECTION
Receiver system: ? conversion superheterodyne
Sensitivity:
Squelch sensitivity:
Selectivity:
Image rejection:
AF output power / speaker:? mW at ?% distortion / ? ohm
External speaker connector:




TRANSMITTER SECTION
RF output power:250 mW
Modulation system:
Max FM deviation (Factory set):±? KHz
Spurious emissions:Better than -? dB
Microphone impedance / connector:? ohm / ?-pin
Microphone input level:? mV




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:USA, 1949-195x (Discontinued)
Additional info: 13 subminiature tubes.
Manufacturers include Raytheon and Emerson Radio.
In use during the Korean and Vietnam wars.
Was also used by a number of NATO countries.
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