[ARC5] ARA-8 VHF Homing

[Jack Antonio]

That is absolutely correct.

It is the MD-34/ARA-8.

Jack Antonio WA7DIA/4

On 4/30/2011 10:26 PM, J. Forster wrote:
> Was it just a SPDT RF switch with a code wheel so one throw would be a D
> and the other U?
>
> -John
>
> ===============
>
>> I found out how the ARA-8 was operated, if not how it worked.
>>
>> Based on the info in the P-47N Pilot Training Manual:
>>
>> 1.  It also worked with the SCR-522.
>> 2.  When turned on the ARA-8 gave the pilot a "U" in morse code ..-, if
>> the transmitter being received was on the right was and a "D" in morse
>> code -.. if it the transmitter being received was on the left.
>> 3.  When headed directly at the transmitter being received it gave a
>> steady hum.  So it worked much the same way as an AN-range.
>> 4.  The ARA-8 could also be used for transmitting a signal for other
>> aircraft to home on.
>> 5.  The ARA-8 had a switch to select MCW or CW.
>>
>> This sounds like a good system!
>>
>> Wayne
>>
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