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ANPRC 64A Radio

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Communications Gallery - Centenary of Royal Australian Corps of Signals

Overview

Radio Set AN/PRC-64A is a battery operated, crystal controlled, radio transceiver which operates in the frequency range of 2.2 to 6.0 megahertz (MHz). It receives amplitude modulated (am), single sideband (ssb) voice transmissions and continuous wave (cw) radio telegraph code transmissions. It also transmits am voice or cw code. Operating frequency is determined by crystals installed in both transmitter and receiver and transmitter channel selection switches. The AN/PRC-64A is housed in a waterproof case which contains the radio set, headphones, microphone, alignment tools and spare parts. The case is carried in a carrying bag which also contains reels of antenna wire, counterpoise wire, and transmission line.

Historical information

This equipment was used by the Special Air Service Regiment circa 1979

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-32-54-622

Inscriptions and markings

Operating frequency is determined by crystals installed in both transmitter and receiver and transmitter channel selection switches.

Contextual Information

This radio is located in the Communications Gallery commissioned by the Australian Army Museum of Western Australia as part of the Centenary commemorations of the Royal Australian Corps of Signals. Communication devices used by the Australian Army also are presented in their operational context throughout the Museum.

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