ATR-5 Transmitter Receiver SPECIFICATIONS
Mode: AM only
Frequency Range : 3 to 6.3 MHz
Power Output: 16 watts with 12.2VDC input; 22 watts with 14.6 VDC input
Frequency Control: 2 crystal controlled channels.
Circa: 1940
Weight: 43 pounds
Dimensions: 20" x 11.031" x 11.375 H
RCAF Ref: 10D-1546
Comment: Made for the RCAF. It is a very different radio than the ATR-5 used by the R.A.A.F. in Boomerang aircraft.Current consumption:
Input voltage On Receive On Transmit 11.0 VDC 8.3 amps 13.5 amps 12.2 VDC 9.0 amps 15.0 amps 14.5 VDC 10.5 amps 18.0 amps
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| Front |
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| Top view of chassis |
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| Bottom view of chassis |
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| Bottom view and cradle |
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| Remote Control Head |
| All images in this table courtesy Canadian Marconi |
| Transmitter schematic PDF (left ) |
| Transmitter schematic PDF (right) |
| Receiver schematic PDF |
| Provided by Tom Brent. |
An complete AT5 manual (6 mb and scanned by Meir WF2U), is available on request by contacting : jerry.proc(at)sympatico.ca
Contributors and Credits:1) Bruce MacMillan <bruce_macmillan(at)telus.net>
2) Meir-WF2U <wf2u(at)ws19ops.com>
3) Tom Brent <tgb(at)telus.net>
May 19/09