BC-455 /SCR-274N
MILITARY U.S. (different makers for same model)
- Country
- United States of America (USA)
- Manufacturer / Brand
- MILITARY U.S. (different makers for same model)
- Year
- 1939–1945
- Category
- Military Receiver
- Radiomuseum.org ID
- 101802
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- Number of Tubes
- 6
- Main principle
- Superhet with RF-stage; ZF/IF 2830 kHz; 1 AF stage(s)
- Tuned circuits
- 8 AM circuit(s)
- Wave bands
- Short Wave (SW only)
- Power type and voltage
- Storage and/or dry batteries / 24 - 28 Volt
- Loudspeaker
- - For headphones or amp.
- Material
- Metal case
- from Radiomuseum.org
- Model: BC-455 /SCR-274N - MILITARY U.S. different makers
- Shape
- Rack
- Dimensions (WHD)
- 125 x 140 x 300 mm / 4.9 x 5.5 x 11.8 inch
- Notes
-
Moore shows the BC-455-A which appears to be similar. Frequency range 6 to 9.1 Mc. Dynamotor power supply.
Der Empfänger gehört zur SCR-274-N Serie. Eingesetzt wurde er im B24 WWII Bomber. Die Stromversorgung erfolgt über einen Dynamotor. Frequenzbereich: 6-9.1 MHz
- Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
- 3.9 kg / 8 lb 9.4 oz (8.59 lb)
- Source of data
- - - Data from my own collection
- Mentioned in
- Communications Receivers
- Author
- Model page created by Alexander Küffer. See "Data change" for further contributors.
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Radio Set SCR-274-N is a multi-channel aircraft radio receiving and transmitting equipment.
Used for aircraft to aircraft communication, aircraft to ground, but not for aircraft to base or liasion.
Receiving components are Radio Receivers BC-453-(x) 190-550 kHz, BC-946-(x) 520-1500 kHz, BC-454-(x) 3,0-6,0 mHz, BC-455-(x) 6,0-9,1 mHz; Dynamotor DM-32-(x) and several radio control boxes; racks, mountings and cordage. Frequency tuning is local or remote by use of suitable adaptors and tuning controls. ( e.g. to handle 3 channels one could switch between 3 receivers)
Transmitting components are Radio Transmitter BC-696-(x) 3,0-4,0 mHz, BC 457-(x) 4,0-5,3 mHz, BC-458-(x) 5,3-7,0 mHz, BC-459-(x) 7,0-9,1 mHz; Dynamotor DM-33-(x); Modulator unit BC-456-(x); Control box BC-451(x); Antenna relay unit BC-442-(x).
A newer and enhanced version of this equipment is AN/ARC-5.
Jan Terranea, 10.May.10