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Type of Radar:

Portable air search set, to provide early warning during an amphibious landing until larger, more powerful equipment could be landed. Set provides range and bearing, and is equipped with an "A" scope.

Manufacturer

RCA

Power

15 kilowatts

Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF/PRR)

1010 pps

Pulse Length

2 microseconds

Beamwidth

26° x 33°

Range Accuracy

1,000 yards

Azimuth Accuracy

± 5°

Performance

Bomber at 24 nautical miles.

Transportability:

Complete shipment, including antenna, is packed in 3 units and weighs 672 lbs. Largest package is 56" x 26" x 30" and weighs 251 lbs.

Installation:

Set has 3 components weighing a total of approximately 500 lbs., and can be installed in a tent in 30 minutes. Antenna height is 13' above ground.

Heaviest unit (177 lbs.) is carrying case for transmitter – 27 5/32” x 171 5/32” x 33 1/16”

Personnel:

Two operators per set are minimum requirement.

Power:

Primary power required is 1.5 KVA, 800 cycles, 115 volts. Power source is gasoline-driven generator, supplied with set.

Notes

190 built before production ended in August 1943. Antenna was a modified aircraft ASA antenna.