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Description:

Portable medium wave aircraft detector used by Naval and Marine Corps aircraft and amphibious forces as a pack set for "jiggers" operation -- advanced bases, isolated troop concentrations, small military installations. Range and bearing are supplied with "A" type indication.

Performance

Estimated reliable range with antenna 10' above ground is 40 miles on a medium bomber at 1,000'. Bearing accuracy is approximately 10°.

Transportability:

Shipment includes generator and spares for maintenance in the field. When crated in 6 packages the complete set weighs less than 500 lbs. The largest package weighs 72 lbs. and is 1.5' x 6' x 1'.

Installation:

Site should be elevated, but this requirement is not critical. Station can be constructed in 10 minutes by 4 men. The set has 6 components weighing a total of 300 lbs.

Personnel:

6 men are recommended personnel for 24-hour operation and maintenance.

Power:

Primary power of 500 watts, 115 V., 400 cycles is supplies by a gasoline-driven motor generator requiring 100 octane or ordinary auto fuel.