Marker Beacon Receiver (Markierungsfunkempfänger) BC-1033-B

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

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  • Year
  • 1943 ?
  • Category
  • Military Receiver
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 318279

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 3
  • Main principle
  • TRF (Tuned-Radio-Frequency but use of regeneration unknown)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 2 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • VHF incl. FM and/or UHF (see notes for details)
  • Power type and voltage
  • Powered by external power supply or a main unit. / 28 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • - For headphones or amp.
  • Material
  • Metal case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Marker Beacon Receiver BC-1033-B - MILITARY U.S. different makers
  • Shape
  • Chassis only or for «building in»
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 118 x 140 x 150 mm / 4.6 x 5.5 x 5.9 inch
  • Notes

  • Part of the Instrument Landing System (ILS) for aircraft.
    The device receives 75 MHz signals emitted upwards by three entry sign transmitters  (400 Hz, 1300 Hz, 3000 Hz) that are arranged in front of the runway . When an aircraft flies over, the pilot receives an acoustic and / or visual message. The on-board voltage (28 VDC) is used directly as the power supply voltage.

    Teil des Instrumenten-Lande-Systems (ILS) für Flugzeuge.
    Das Flugzeuggerät empfängt die von den drei Einflugzeichen-Sendern (vor der Landebahn angeordnet) senkrecht nach oben abgestrahlten Signale (400 Hz, 1300 Hz, 3000 Hz) auf 75 MHz. Bei Überflug eines Senders erhält der Pilot eine akustische und/oder optische Meldung.
    Die Bordspannung von 28 V wird direkt (ohne Umformer) als Anodenspannung verwendet.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 1.2 kg / 2 lb 10.3 oz (2.643 lb)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Siegfried Droese. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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