Radio Transmitter BC-459-(*)

MILITARY U.S. (different makers for same model)

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  • Year
  • 1940
  • Category
  • Military transmitter
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 312370

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 4
  • Main principle
  • Transmitter
  • Wave bands
  • Short Wave (SW only)
  • Power type and voltage
  • Storage Battery for all (e.g. for car radios and amateur radios) / 28 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • - - No sound reproduction output.
  • Power out
  • 40 W (unknown quality)
  • Material
  • Metal case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Radio Transmitter BC-459- - MILITARY U.S. different makers
  • Shape
  • Boatanchor (heavy military or commercial set >20 kg).
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 184 x 223 x 382 mm / 7.2 x 8.8 x 15 inch
  • Notes

  • Aircraft Transmitter BC-459-A: part of Radio Set SCR-274-N:

    Transmitter CW, MCW, AM; frequency range 7 - 9.1 MHz, 8.0 MHz crystal for dial alignment.

    Needs modulator unit BC-456-A for plate voltage supply and as modulator stage; cannot be operated as standalone transmitter.

    Remote control by radio control box BC-451-A.

    Used for short range aircraft communications between different aircraft and between aircraft and control tower; part of radio installation in U.S. aircraft like B-17, B-24.

    Technically very similar to JAN T-22/ARC-5, which was the joint Army - Navy successor set.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 4.1 kg / 9 lb 0.5 oz (9.031 lb)
  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original-techn. papers.
  • Author
  • Model page created by Martin Bösch. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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