[ARC5] reRU/GF sets

[Bob Macklin]

A pilot does not want a radio he has to mess with to use it. That's one of 
the reasons the tuning of the ARC-5/SCR-174 equipment is so broad.

Bob Macklin
K5MYJ
Seattle, Wa.
"Real Radios Glow In The Dark"
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "phil" <signetics at netzero.com>
To: <ARC5 at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, August 23, 2010 4:37 PM
Subject: [ARC5] reRU/GF sets


> The Germans used superhets on the Fug7 which was installed in the BF109
> The Fug10 also used superhets. This was a "modern" installation that used
> many plug in componants.
>
> The RU-     SCR-AX-183 do not use regeneration. The idea behind the RU is,
> it is easy to operate by non-skilled operaters, (id pilots). Also the RU
> type TRF
> receiver is very stable. If left tuned to one frequency, it will stay on
> that frequency
> for a decade. The TRF with regeneration, will wonder and get off 
> frequency.
>
> The RAK and RAL are designed to be operated by skilled radio operators,
> not pilots.
> Phil
>
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