[ARC5] Type 185 Radio Receiver?

[Tim]

Hi Mike - I think you've nailed it!

Many thanks,,,
Tim
N6CC

On Sun, Jan 7, 2018 at 4:57 PM, Michael Bittner <mmab at cox.net> wrote:

> Low frequency beacon receiver, 200-420 kHz.  Runs on dry batteries
> installed in the battery box you mention.  Mine has an extra plate riveted
> to one side above the nomenclature plate that says,
>
> RETURN TO NAS HUTCHINSON KANSAS
> IN ACCORDANCE WITH BUAER LTR
> AER-F-10-R10 VN F42-9/46 127648
> 17 AUG 1943 SERIAL 301
>
> Mine has a shock mount clipped on underneath with the battery box clipped
> on above.  The shock mount and the battery box look like they can exchange
> positions, but I haven't tried this.  No carry strap came with mine.
> Mike, W6MAB
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Tim <timsamm at gmail.com>
> *To:* ARC-5 List <ARC5 at mailman.qth.net>
> *Sent:* Sunday, January 07, 2018 3:21 PM
> *Subject:* [ARC5] Type 185 Radio Receiver?
>
> A friend surfaced one, NIB.  Few details but he is interested in its
> function.
> Receiver is a cube shape, cabled to a battery box underneath which
> includes a carrying strap. Black wrinkle paint.. Does not look to have a
> shock mount..
> It carries a contract number NOa (S) 185, the (Navy?) manual is dated 1943
> but does not look "military"..
>
> I'm guessing a portable NDB Nav receiver possibly for ferrying aircraft.
> Sorry, no other identification details.
>
> Any ideas on this minimal description?  Thanks
> Tim
> N6CC
>
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