SCR-694

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The SCR-694 was a portable two way radio set used by the U.S. military during World War II.
SCR-694 Radio Set


History

The SCR-694 replaced the SCR-284 and was later replaced by the AN/GRC-9. Designed to provide communication between moving or stationary vehicles or as a portable field radio set, the SCR-694 was originally intended for use by mountain troops and airborne forces but soon became the Army-wide standard at battalion level.

Specifications

The SCR-694 "Radio set, Portable/Vehicular" consisted of the BC-1306 vacuum tube transmitter/receiver capable of AM and CW mode operation between 3.800 to 6.500 MHz.

  • Weight - 19.5 pounds.
  • Range - up to 15 miles on voice. Up to 30 miles reported on morse code between moving vehicles
  • Transmitter - Crystal control, frequency doubler
  • Power supply - 6, 12 or 24 Volts DC, PE-237 Vibrator Power Unit
  • Optional accessories - hand crank generator with seat, antenna system, spares tube kit, canvas bags, Jeep mounting plates.
  • Manual - TM 11-230C

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See also

Notes

  1. http://www.armyradio.com Army radio.com, BC-1306
  2. http://hamradiotube.com/sm/media/113/Radioset-SCR694/ Radio Set SCR-694 U.S. War Dept. Training Film

References

  • TM 11-230 dated 15 Aug. 1944
  • TM 11-227 Signal Communication Directory. dated 10 April 1944
  • TM 11-487 Electrical Communication systems Equipment. dated 2 Oct. 1944

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