J-68/ARC-3 Power Junction Box for ARC-3 VHF Radio

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

  • Year
  • 1945 ?
  • Category
  • Military Equipment (not Re, Tr or RXT)
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 215518

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 Technical Specifications

  • Wave bands
  • - without
  • Power type and voltage
  • Direct Current supply (DC) / 28 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • - - No sound reproduction output.
  • Material
  • Metal case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: J-68/ARC-3 Power Junction Box for ARC-3 VHF Radio - MILITARY U.S. different makers
  • Shape
  • Miscellaneous shapes - described under notes.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 260 x 180 x 200 mm / 10.2 x 7.1 x 7.9 inch
  • Notes
  • Power Junction Box for AN/ARC-3 VHF Radio.

    The Junction Box serves as the junction point for all interconnecting cables between the receiver, transmitter, power source and control panel.
    On top of the unit are 2 dynamotors mounted which supply the anode voltage for receiver and transmitter.

    DY-22/ARC-3 is the smaller of the two dynamotors. it runs continuously to supply the receiver with 210 VDC. DY-21/ARC-3 is the larger of the two units to supply the transmitter with 410 VDC. It is energized only when the PTT key is pressed.

    Variant J-68A/ARC-3 is identical to the basic unit except for different fuse holders.

    Power consumption (28 VDC) : receiving 5.5 A / transmitting 12 A
    The total weight of approx. 20 lb does include both dynamotors.
  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 20 lb (20 lb 0 oz) / 9.080 kg
  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original-techn. papers. ((AN 16-30 ARC3-2))
  • Author
  • Model page created by Franz Harder. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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