• Year
  • 1945
  • Category
  • Military Transceiver (TRX)
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 203793

 Technical Specifications

  • Main principle
  • Transceiver; ZF/IF 500 kHz
  • Wave bands
  • Short Wave (SW only)
  • Power type and voltage
  • Storage Battery for all (e.g. for car radios and amateur radios) / 12 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • - For headphones or amp.
  • Material
  • Metal case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Wireless Set No.42 - MILITARY U.K. different makers
  • Shape
  • Boatanchor (heavy military or commercial set >20 kg).
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 12 x 8 x 8 inch / 305 x 203 x 203 mm
  • Notes
  • Wireless Set No.42: shortwave band transceiver covering 1,6-12,8 MHz in three ranges (1,6-3,3 / 3,2-6,4 / 6,4-12,8 MHz), AM (A3), CW (A1), FM (F3), pout CW / FM 10 Watts, telephony 5 Watt.
    Set consists of the transceiver itself which can be powered from separate power supply unit No.34 (for 12 V accumulator use) or a foldable pedal generator and Accessory Case.
    The Wireless Set No.42 is hermeticaly sealed and developed for use in extreme climatic conditions as man pack, animal mounted or vehicle stations.
  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 24 lb (24 lb 0 oz) / 10.896 kg
  • Mentioned in
  • Wireless for the Warrior Vol. 1, L. Meulstee
  • Author
  • Model page created by Martin Bösch. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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