RTX mod RT-196/PRC6-6

RTX mod RT-196/PRC6-6- (W. Germany 1961) - Portable radio set universally known like "Banana", derived from the old model AN/PRC-6, it was used in Vietnam conflict and later, adopted also by any NATO forces. The operative frequency band is 47 - 55,4 MHz, FM modulation, number of channel: 6. Tx power out: 250 mW, steel ribbon antenna 60 cm long. Rx double conversion with 1 microvolt sensitivity . Tubes employed 15: (9) DF61, (3) 1AD4, (1) 5672, (1) 5678, (1) 6397 special; all tubes are subminiature type. Power source: battery type BA-270/U (+1,5, +4,5, +45, +90 V). Weight: 3,5 Kg.

PRC6-6 - chassis

(Articolo su CQ Elettronica 10/1998)
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