[Milsurplus] Mystery Radio ID

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I don't have the details (or manual) on AN/SRC-8BZ eacept fpr a -25P parts 
list but presume it is similar to AN/SCR-8AZ (and AN/SCR-8 and AN/SCR-8XX).  
10-channel crystal controlled set, AM, 2.0-3.5 MC.  Obvious follow-on to 
SCR-543.  The models that I have the manual on are all octal tube except for 
pair of 807 finals and pair of 807 modulators in the transmitter.  From the 
parts manual, the B model uses common miniature tubes in the receiver and low 
level part of the transmitter, but still uses four 807's.  As the AZ is 24 
VDC operated and the BZ parts list shows dynamotor brushes, I assume it is 
also 24 VDC.  But there was for the earlier models a 115 VDC, 12 VDC and 115 
VAC power supply.  However, which was supplied depended upon the final 
suffix letter.  So if your crate says "Z", it's probably got the 24 VDC dual 
dynamotor supply.

Like the original Hallicrafters set, it was intended for small craft and 
medium-sized cargo vessel ship to ship and ship to shore use.

In a message dated 3/10/2010 7:01:43 PM Central Standard Time, 
smithab11 at comcast.net writes: 
> Speaking of  Collecting Military Radios------
> Does anyone know what a RT-663A/SRC8BZ might be. It is supposed to have a 
> 807 or 807's as a final.
> I have not seen the set and it is in a wooden crate. Perhaps a Marine Set?
> 
> breck k4che

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