Vibrator Power Supply PP-114/VRC-3

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

  • Year
  • 1945–1953 ?
  • Category
  • Military Equipment (not Re, Tr or RXT)
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 208456

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 2
  • Main principle
  • none
  • Wave bands
  • - without
  • Power type and voltage
  • Storage and/or dry batteries / 6/12/24 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • - - No sound reproduction output.
  • Material
  • Metal case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Vibrator Power Supply PP-114/VRC-3 - MILITARY U.S. different makers
  • Shape
  • Miscellaneous shapes - described under notes.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 12.25 x 7.625 x 9.687 inch / 311 x 194 x 246 mm
  • Notes
  • Vibrator power supply for the BC-1000 transceiver. Used for vehicular installation. Three variants: PP-114/VRC-3, PP-114A/VRC-3, PP-114B/VRC-3. The first variant has slightly deferent design from the later ones. Input voltage/current: 6.3V/7A, 12.6V/4A and 25.2V/2A. Output voltage: 140V (High-B), 80V (Low-B) and 4.5V (filament). Vibrator: Non-synchronous, single reed, 180Hz (special part). Rectifying circuit: Two CK1005 tubes (plate supply) and a Selenium disk rectifier (filament supply). Regulation: Ferroresonant regulator, bucking windings and choke filters.
  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 28 lb (28 lb 0 oz) / 12.712 kg
  • Source of data
  • - - Manufacturers Literature

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