BC-654

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The BC-654 is a World War II era combination transmitter and receiver that is designed to be used mounted in a vehicle or as a ground (base) station. They have been used for Amateur radio communications as they cover sections of the 80, 75, and 60m bands.^[1]

Contents 1 Technical Description 2 Performance Specifications 3 History and Lore 4 Appearances in popular culture 5 See also 6 References

[edit] Technical Description

• Manufacturer: The Crosley Corporation, Cincinnati, Ohio
• Frequency Range: continueous 3800 to 5800KHz
• Modes: AM (A3E) CW (N1A)
• Receiver Type: Superheterodyne receiver, single conversion
• IF Frequency: 455KHz
• Dimensions: 18" x 14" x 9 3/4" (BC-654 only)
• Weight: 44.75 lbs BC-654 only

[edit] Performance Specifications

• Transmitter output
  • AM: 17W
  • CW: 24W
• Receiver Sensitivity: TBS

[edit] History and Lore

The Crosley Corporation of Cincinnati, Ohio manufactured the SCR-284 field radio, that consists of the BC-654 and support equipment, and which was a mainstay of United States military communications. Beginning in 1943, over eighteen hundred units were built and deployed to the European theater.^[2]

[edit] Appearances in popular culture

• There was an episode of the Munsters that show Grandpa Munster using a BC-654 as an Amateur radio operator in his ham station.

[edit] See also

• Vintage amateur radio

[edit] References

• TM-11-275 — Technical Manual And Operating Instructions For The SCR-284-A Radio Set (BC-654-A Radio Receiver And Transmitter

1. ^ Fucci, Antonio. Radio Set BC-654-A SCR-284-A Receiver and Transmitter.
2. ^ (Dec 1992) "Discovering America: A Special Issue". Journal of American History 79 (3): 1102-1106. DOI:10.2307/2080804. ISSN: 00218723. Retrieved on 2006-11-15.