CXAM-1

Band

B Band (USN Band)

Frequency

400 MHz

Use:

Long-wave search sets for large ships. They provide range and bearing of surface vessels and aircraft

Performance

With antenna at 130 ft., reliable maximum range on large aircraft is 50 miles, and on large ship, 25,000 yards. Range accuracy is about ± 200 yds. Azimuth accuracy ± 3°.

Installation:

Sets have 9 components weighing a total of about 5000 lbs. Heaviest unit is the antenna, which, with pedestal, weighs 1500 lbs. Antenna proper measures 15' x 15'8".

Personnel:

Minimum operating personnel: one per shift.

Power:

Primary power required is less than 5 KW, 110 V. 60 cycles. Motor-generator is supplied with set if ship's power is not suitable.

Notes:

Antenna could not elevate (compared to CXAM); and it had improved accuracy over CXAM.