Transmitters & Transceivers

©RN Communications Branch Museum/Library


Type 87


DATE OF DESIGN

FREQUENCY RANGE

100 TO 156 Mc/s.

POWER SUPPLIES

230V 50c/s single phase at 1.2 kW. This supply is obtained from A.C. Supply Outfits DRD, DTC or DTD when a suitable supply cannot be obtained from existing sources.

POWER TO FINAL STAGE.

TYPE OF SET (VALVES USED)

WAVEFORM

Types 87P/Q/Q8 Voice. Types 87P Voice and MCW.

ASSOCIATED WAVEMETER.

METHOD OF PRODUCING OSCILLATIONS

WHERE USED/FITTED

Types 87P/Q are low power (35 watts) V.H.F. transmitting equipment fitted in lieu of Type 87M for Fighter Aircraft communication.

FURTHER READING

IMAGES, PHOTOS, DOCUMENTS, SCHEMATICS ETC.

Type 87 Photos, Schematics etc
Type 87M Details.

NOTES.

BR 1582 - Type 87P
BR 1389 - Type 87Q