Receiver, Radio Compass R-101A/ARN-6

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

  • Year
  • 1951 ?
  • Category
  • Military Receiver
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 116262

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 16
  • Main principle
  • Superhet with RF-stage; ZF/IF 142.5/455 kHz
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast (MW) and Long Wave.
  • Details
  • Radio Control (+Remote Wire etc)
  • Power type and voltage
  • Direct Current supply (DC) / 24-28 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • - For headphones or amp.
  • Material
  • Metal case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Receiver, Radio Compass R-101A/ARN-6 - MILITARY U.S. different makers
  • Shape
  • Boatanchor (heavy military or commercial set >20 kg).
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 11.4 x 15.25 x 7.35 inch / 290 x 387 x 187 mm
  • Notes
  • The R-101A receiver is part of the airborne radio compass AN/ARN-6. The receiver covers from 100 to 1750 kHz in four bands. Single conversion, two IF frequencies, 455 and 142,5 kHz, depending upon the selected band. Commands are external, in C-149A, C403A or C-1514A control box. The tubes operate directly with 26,5 Volts anode voltage. The 455 kHz IF is in use only in the 100-200 kHz-range. The receiver fits into a mounting with some 20 connector-pins at the back.
  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 15.7 kg / 34 lb 9.3 oz (34.581 lb)
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • -- Original-techn. papers. (Military TM 11-5125)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Emilio Ciardiello. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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