Historical information

Used by all Royal Australian Armoured Corps vehicles. Mid 1950's to mid 1970's

Significance

Equipment used by the Regiment

Physical description

A HF voice and CW sender-receiver for use in vehicles or as ground station. Consists three main units - the sender/receiver, the power supply unit, and aerial tuning unit. Power supply was either 12 or 24 volt. Frequency range 1.5 - 12.0 Mc/s.
Operating range up to 25 miles.

Inscriptions & markings

Radio - No 0549,
Supply unit vibratory - No 1545,
Aerial Tuning Unit No 1397