[Milsurplus] Navy DF set question

[Kenneth G. Gordon]

On 5 Jan 2017 at 15:36, Thekan, Paul wrote:

> I have this Navy DF set that is similar to the BC 1003 but covers up to 2mcs and has a external hook up for the sense antenna and a separate power supply that I do not believe is a  dynamotor.
> 
> The only printed info on the set is as follows:
> 
> U.S. Navy
> Simon Radio Guide
> Radio Navigational Instrument Corp  New York, NY
> Type P  s/n 63
> 
>  It's interesting to note on the cross needle indicator it shows Ahead and Astern.
> Unfortunately the freq dial is missing and will be difficult to replace if not impossible.
> 
> After all this...my question is has anyone ever seen one of these and how and where were they used on board a ship?
> If anyone has any printed info or manual I'd like to hear what it says about the set.
> 
> Thank you and wishing the group a Happy & Healthy New Year .
> 
> Paul
> N6FEG

Paul:

Somewhere on the web, there is an entire web page devoted to that particular DF unit. 
Some time ago, I read it from top to bottom, but I cannot now remember where I found it. I'll 
keep searching.

It is unique, and I have no idea for which service it was built.

Ken W7EKB


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