[Boatanchors] Bendix RA-1 display?

[J Forster]

I'm not familiar with the RA-1 but know the RA-10 well. Some of these DF
sets use a S meter separate from the control box. This applies to the
RA-10 and MN-26. The S meter is used with a steerable loop and azimuth
indicator. There is a DFing procedure t resolve the 180 degree null
ambiguity.

You might want to take a look at the Radio Aids to Navigation section on
the oyalSignals.org.uk site.

-John



Hi All,

Just acquired a working Bendix RA-1 RX. Looking through the manual I got

from BAMA I don't see any display unit for D/F purposes, so what sort of

unit did this RX connect too? As there's no S meter I can't see how the
thing could be used with a loop for accurately detecting a null or peak
in
the beacon signal.

My RA-1 is ex-British Air Ministry and has had the six pin power socket
PL3
replaced (neatly) by a Plessey socket, anyone have a plug/socket pair
they'd
like to sell or trade?Could also do with a plug to match the 8 pin
(right
hand) socket.

73,

Roger Basford, G3VKM - Norfolk, England