Beacon Receiver BC-453-A

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

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  • Year
  • 1943
  • Category
  • Military Receiver
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 184560

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 6
  • Main principle
  • Superhet with RF-stage; ZF/IF 85 kHz; 1 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 6 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Wave Bands given in the notes.
  • 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: Beacon Receiver BC-453-A - MILITARY U.S. different makers
  • Shape
  • Rack
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 6.69 x 7.34 x 13.125 inch / 170 x 186 x 333 mm
  • Notes

  • Compact aircraft receiver BC-453-A (navigation beacon receiver) for 190 to 550 kHz, identical to R-23/ARC-5 but part (Basic Component) of the successor of the ARC-5 set, the "Radio Set SCR-274-N". Mechanicaly tuned from a separate remote tuning unit (which can be substituted by a knob), powered from 28 V DC driving an internal dynamotor providing high voltage.

    The BC-453-A is identical to the BC-453-B  except that the BC-453-B has a tapped audio output transformer for 8000 ohm and 600 ohm output, whereas the BC-453-A has only a 8000 ohm output.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 11.2 lb (11 lb 3.2 oz) / 5.085 kg
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • -- Original-techn. papers. (SCR-274-N Operations and Maintenance Manual 15Feb1943)

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