Transmitters & Transceivers

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Type 629

	DATE OF DESIGN
	FREQUENCY RANGE		Transmission - 500 kHz and 8364 kHz. Reception - 500 kHz.
	POWER SUPPLIES		Provided by hand-driven generator built into the equipment.
	RANGE IN MILES.
	TYPE OF SET (VALVES USED)
	WAVEFORM
	ASSOCIATED WAVEMETER.
	METHOD OF PRODUCING OSCILLATIONS
	WHERE USED/FITTED		Self contained portable wireless transmitter-receiver for use in 20 man NILE liferafts. Replaces the Type 611 lifeboat set.
	FURTHER READING
	PHOTOS, SCHEMATICS, DOCUMENTS		Details of Transmitter Type 629
	NOTES.		BR 1161.