Soviet Military Radio R - 105 D
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Reference Number: Avaluer:50445093 | Featured Refinements: Military Radio |
Country/Region of Manufacture: Russian Federation | Modified Item: No |
Frequency range R-109D 21.5-28.5MHz, R-108D 28-36.5MHz and R-105D 36-46.1MHz.
Modulation FM R/T only....
Powered by 2.4V NiCads fitted in back of case .Type 2NK24 pack
RF output approximately 1.2W . Receiver 1.2uV/10db, No squelch.Auto receiver tracking +-10Kz
2.4V filament battery valves are used.
High tension is obtained from a vibrator unit. 1948-1958 mechanical type, later a transistor typeAll the sets in this series are of tube type design, with the (M)only presence of transistors being in the radio's internal inverter power supply. Their cabinets (M models) are constructed of a heavy bakelite type material, sealed with paraffin to prevent water & dust seepage. A Removable cover allows access to the sets controls, which are placed on one side. The radio is fully operational with this cover in place & it does provide exceptional protection for the controls, as well as further enhancement of the radios watertight integrity. The opposite side of the radio has an identical cover to house it's rechargeable Nicad batteries.R-105D cabinets are made of metal and weight about 21kg. Accessories are available to allow the set to perform various tasks. Without exception they exhibit the utmost in simplicity, & crude utilitarian design. Carrying equipment consist of a very thin plastic covered cushion that is placed on the back of the radio, & simple canvas straps. A long sectional antenna is provided to increase the sets range while in it's backpack configuration, it does not incorporate a spring to minimise damage. This same antenna is combined with a "C" clamp type mount for use as a vehicular antenna. A metal frame used to secure the radio in it's transit case, can also double as a vehicular mount. It's combination headset/Mic is very similar to that used with the WW-II U.S. Navy TBY. A handset could also be used that is virtually a copy of a WW-II German type, & looks much like those used on U.S. EE-8 field telephones. Other accessories include a long wire antenna, & a 50 watt mobile amplifier is also known to have been built, both intended to increase the basic radio's range, the later has not been encountered as a Desert Storm Trophy, but were recovered in the mid east wars of earlier years.Using the set in the field is a pleassure.Exelent antenna adjustments to the transmitter let the power reach the antenna with full power.The receivers audio is clean and very well done.It missing volume adjustment, but you regulate the volume with the headphone, back and from the ears.The sound are loudy, you hear all with the phone on the ground on a silent place.The frequence stability exelent.Radio R-108D working well on amateur 10m band on FM.The radio is full working , tested, with batteries.Old batteries not working, so I used 4 batteries AA.Weight with accessories and packing is about 30 Kg, so listing is only EU and UK countries.