• Year
  • 1945 ?
  • Category
  • Military Receiver
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 353999

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 6
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 465 kHz; 1 AF stage(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Short Wave (SW only)
  • Power type and voltage
  • Powered by external power supply or a main unit. / 1.5 & -6 & 135 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • - only for Earphone!
  • Material
  • Metal case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: SSR-5-A - MILITARY U.S. different makers
  • Shape
  • Miscellaneous shapes - described under notes.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 7.5 x 3.5 x 4.625 inch / 191 x 89 x 117 mm
  • Notes
  • This is a WWII clandestine, spy radio receiver, model SSR-5-A. It is part of SSTR-5 radio set produced by the OSS (Office of Strategic Services) in 1945. It was used in the China - Burma - India theater of WWII.

    The SSR-5-A receiver is a 6 tube superhetrodyne set covering 2.5 to 12 MHz in two bands, designated as High and Low. Controls consist of an ON / OFF switch, a band switch, a BFO switch, a gain control and a vernier tuning dial. Two terminals provide connections for the antenna and ground leads. The power cord is fastened internally and terminates in a four pin plug which would plug into the accompanying transmitter.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 2 lb 1 oz (2.063 lb) / 0.936 kg
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • -- Schematic (Schematic is pasted inside of case)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Gary Berg. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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