Transceiver RT-794B / PRC-74

Hughes Aircraft Co.; Los Angeles, CA

  • Year
  • 1970 ??
  • Category
  • Military Transceiver (TRX)
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 239737

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • Semiconductors present.
  • Semiconductors
  • Main principle
  • Transceiver; ZF/IF 1.750 kHz
  • Wave bands
  • Short Wave (SW only)
  • Power type and voltage
  • Batteries / addl. power jack / 12 / 10,5-17 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • - This model requires external speaker(s).
  • Material
  • Metal case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Transceiver RT-794B / PRC-74 - Hughes Aircraft Co.; Los
  • Shape
  • Boatanchor (heavy military or commercial set >20 kg).
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 400 x 300 x 95 mm / 15.7 x 11.8 x 3.7 inch
  • Notes
  • Emisora Militar que trabaja entre 2,000 y 17,999 MHz. con saltos de 1khz. Un total de 16.000 canales. AM, CW y SSB, con una potencia de salida de 15w. Puede trabajar entre 10,5v y 17,00v. Trabaja con pilas de NIcCad recargables 14Ah a 12v

    Tambien puede utilizar la fuente de alimentación PP-4514 y permite antenas de varillas o hilo.

    2MHz to 18MHz synthesized with 1kHz steps and variable offset. Up to 15W for SSB and CW (probably 4W AM). Later "B" revision is 18W RF on SSB /CW

    NiCd 12V 14 AH pack or 10.5V to 17V external supply.

    Various add-on options for secure communications from Racal or GRA.

    There may have been different accessories for USA Army and other NATO users. UK may have used UK Hughes rather than US imports.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 6.5 kg / 14 lb 5.1 oz (14.317 lb)

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