Radio Navigation Equipment - Signalspaning.se
Radio Navigation Equipment - Signalspaning.se
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Beacon Receiver BC-1206 is a small, airborne,<br />
light-weight superheterodyne receiver having a frequency<br />
coverage of 200 to 400 kc. for u<strong>se</strong> in connection with radio<br />
beacon transmitters.<br />
By receiving a signal from the beacon transmitters<br />
on the ground, BC-1206 indicates by aural signal<br />
the aircraft's position in relation to right or left bearing<br />
of thetransmitter.' Installed infighter aircraft, the equipments<br />
are intendedfor u<strong>se</strong> inthis countryand are removed<br />
from the aircraft prior to entering combat over<strong>se</strong>as.<br />
Beacon Receivers BC-1206-A, B. C and Dare<br />
es<strong>se</strong>ntially the same with the exception of minor electrical<br />
differences.<br />
No special test equipment is required for maintenance.<br />
BEACON RECEIVER<br />
Component<br />
Detrola Receive Model<br />
and includes cable and connectors.<br />
Nay 1945<br />
BC-1206<br />
UNCLA SSIFIED BC -1206<br />
Nomenclature<br />
Model 438<br />
Army Supply Program requirements as of 1 February<br />
were 11,860 receivers forthe calendaryear 1945, and<br />
23,599 for 1946.<br />
POWER INPUT<br />
FREQUENCY<br />
TYPE OF SIGNAL<br />
RANGE<br />
TUBE COMPLEMENT<br />
24 WATTS 28<br />
195-405 KC<br />
VOICE & MCW<br />
150 MILES<br />
NO. TYPE NO. TYPE<br />
2 14A7/12B7 1 14R7<br />
1 14J7 1 28D7<br />
TOTAL WEIGHT<br />
Size<br />
5" x 5" x 8'"<br />
VOLTS<br />
5 LBS.<br />
Weight<br />
4 Lbs.
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