[Milsurplus] Bridge Radios (was USN civilian rec's for aircraft watch)

[Travis Davis]

In the CIC on TEXAS were three receivers -an RBS (bulkhead mount), a
RBK-8 (S-36) with a RCX panadapter tied to it, and a RAO-2. The latter
three units (and the panadapter) are on a standard Navy radio
operator's desk (its a little crowded) and we are still trying to find
a cabinet and power supply for the RBS we have. While in Bridge Radio
there was an RBH-1 and it sat between a DAS-3 LORAN unit and DAK D/F
unit (we are in the process of restoring this space too).

Best Regrads,

Travis


"I'm inclined to concur.  The RBS was built for the role (bridge radio).
The base and -1 models have a splash-proof cabinet for the receiver, suitable
for bulkhead mounting.  The splash-proof rectifier/audio power amp attaches
to the bottom of the cabinet.  The -2 model came with mounting plates that
were to be attached to the top and bottom of a shelf or table.  The receiver
sat on top and the rectifier/amp hung from the bottom.  Internally, the RBS
is the same as the HF receiver of the RBM through RBM-4.  The front panels
are the same except that four of the knobs on the RBS-(*) receiver have a
letter engraved.  However, I can't find any explanation in the NAVSHIPS manual
for what the letters were supposed to mean."