SHOWCASE 1. CELL 1-21
USSR Radios
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A-7
Mk.II - Infantry / Artillery manpack VHF FM
transceiver. 27.0…32.0 MHz, F3, 1W output. Powered
by BAS-80 dry batteries (2 pcs) and 2NKN-10
rechargeable battery. Manufactured from early 1943
in Moscow.
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be continued after the picture set...
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The
A-7 Mk.II radio had 11 valves inside. In our Extended Classification of
"A-7 Family" Radios it is described in
Line No.2. Its predecessor, A-7 Mk.I, was
manufactured for a short time starting December, 1942. The A-7 Mk.I had MCW (F2)
capability on top of voice (F3).
Both
radios are very rare items these days, yet a sample of A-7 Mk.I radio can be
found on display at one of museums in Saint-Petersburg. No samples of A-7 Mk.II
radio was known in Russia though before we have received our current sample from
Louis Meulstee, PA0PCR, of
Holland. Our deep appreciation, Louis!
Recognition
Features of A-7 Mk.II radio: Tuning dial made of metal.
"Call" (Vyzov) push-button at the very left followed by
"Feedback Adjustment" (Obratnaya Sviaz) button.
Principal
recognition feature - 11 valves inside.
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