Racal RA.17 Communications Receiver Operating Manual
Complete operating and maintenance instructions for the Racal Communications Receiver Type RA.17, a general-purpose receiver designed for high sensitivity, selectivity and stability across frequencies from 1.0 to 30.0 MHz. This technical handbook covers both standard and North American versions of the receiver, including detailed information on installation, operation, technical specifications, and maintenance procedures. The manual includes comprehensive sections on preliminary setup, film scale calibration, BFO calibration, tuning procedures, and control functions. Technical specifications detail frequency range, stability characteristics, input impedance, sensitivity ratings for A1 and A2 reception modes, intermodulation performance, selectivity options, audio outputs, and automatic volume control features. The document provides circuit descriptions, troubleshooting guidance, and maintenance information including valve data, fault location procedures, alignment instructions, and component listings. Designed for bench and rack mounting applications with power consumption of approximately 100 watts.
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Document Details
- Format
- Pages
- 66
- Size
- 3.5 MB
- Category
- Radio & Communications