[Milsurplus] Info on BC-1206C usage?

[Al Klase]

Marc,

My understanding is that they were primarily used to navigate the A-N 
ranges in the continental US.  They'd also be able to hear control 
towers and weather reports down there on long wave..

Al

On 4/6/2011 12:57 PM, Marc Ellis wrote:
> To the group:
>
> Needed for a magazine article: information on how the military used the BC-1206 beacon receiver.
>
> With its light weight, compact design, and ability to run directly off the plane's  28-volt system  without a dynamotor, it's obviously intended for light aircraft. And the manual advises on retrofitting it (mount it in a standard instrument opening using the screws supplied or fabricate a metal strap and attach to the plane at any convenient spot)..
>
> Which planes were these sets typically used on? Were they  ever supplied on certain planes as original equipment? Does someone have a picture of a 1206 as installed in a plane.
>
> Any info or assistance much appreciated!
>
> Marc Ellis, N9EWJ
>
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