Manpack Radio TRA967/3

Racal Engineering / Instruments / Electronics Ltd., Bracknell

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  • Year
  • 1980 ??
  • Category
  • Military Transceiver (TRX)
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 348661

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • Semiconductors present.
  • Semiconductors
  • Main principle
  • Superhet with RF-stage; ZF/IF 10700 kHz
  • Wave bands
  • VHF incl. FM and/or UHF (see notes for details)
  • Power type and voltage
  • Batteries / addl. power jack / 12 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • - For headphones or amp.
  • Material
  • Metal case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Manpack Radio TRA967/3 - Racal Engineering /
  • Shape
  • Miscellaneous shapes - described under notes.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 166 x 285 x 76 mm / 6.5 x 11.2 x 3 inch
  • Notes

  • The TRA967/3 is a small military FM transceiver.
    VHF frequency range from 36.000 to 75.975 Mhz. There are 4-decade switches used to set the frequency, which is at a 25 kHz channel spacing. 
    Transmit deviation is 5 kHz. The radio uses a 150 hz pilot tone on transmit and receive.

    Powered by a 12-volt DC battery, either a MA968A NiCd rechargeable battery or an MA968B dry cell battery (which uses 10 cells type C). T
    Power consumption is 120 mA and the transmit power consumption is 1.4 A for the 3-watt version.

    The radio It is normally carried in a canvas haversack, worn on the hip, and uses a whip and a handset. It can be used in a vehicle, as there is a vehicle mounting frame.
    Accessories:

    • External speaker and power supply Type MA988.
    • 25-watt power amplifier Type TA970
    • Antenna matching Unit type MA872.

    Two TRA967s can be connected (using an MA4009) to provide a rebroadcast or relay setup.

    See also the 1-watt version TRA967/1.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 3.2 kg / 7 lb 0.8 oz (7.048 lb)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Tony Ling. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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