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SCR-522 (USA, WWII)

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:Military VHF transceiver
Frequency range:100-156 MHz
Tuning steps:Channelized
Frequency stability:Max ? ppm
Mode:AM
Channels / memory management: 4 regular
XTAL controlled
Duplex shift / offset:No
Power supply:28 VDC (Separate dynamotor supply)
Current drain / power consumption:RX: Less than 12 A
TX: Less than 12 A
Antenna impedance / connector:? ohm / ?
Dimensions (W*H*D):Radio unit: 415*320*270 mm (16.34*12.6*10.63"), with CS-80
Weight:Radio unit: 22 Kg (48.5 lb)
Other features:




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




TRANSMITTER SECTION
RF output power:15 W
Modulation system:
Max FM deviation (Factory set):No FM
Spurious emissions:Better than -? dB
Microphone impedance / connector:? ohm / No internal speaker
Microphone input level:? mV




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:USA, 1942-194x (Discontinued)
Additional info: Airborne transceiver, used by USAF, RAAF and RAF.

This radio set consists of:
AN-74 (Unknown unit)
AN-104 antenna
BC-602 control box
BC-624 receiver
BC-625 transmitter
CS-80 case
FT-244 rack container
PE-94 Dynamotor supply

This set was based on the British TR1143. This US version was
adapted to be swappable with the TR1143 and was designated
as TR5043 in Britain.

Manufacturers include Bendix, Colonial Radio and Zenith.

SCR-522 was also used in Sweden as FR-7 (Airborne) and
FMR-5 (Ground based).

Surplus price 1947 in the US: $14.95
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