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| TDZ complete. (USN photo courtesy HNSA site) |
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| With drawers extended. Note the unusual arrangement for the shock absorbers. (USN photo courtesy HNSA site) |
SPECIFICATIONSType: UHF Shipboard Transmitter CG-52342
Circa: 1944.
Frequency range: 225 to 400 MHz
Power output: 30 watts output
Modes - MCW and AM.
Frequency Control: 10 preset selectable channels
Primary Power: 110 or 220 or 440 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz; Single phase; 1,400 watts .
Weight : 700 pounds
Dimensions: 32" H x 23 11/16" D x 24 3/4" W.
Remote Control unit: #23211AOTHER:
Can be controlled by up to four remote control units. One remote control is shipped with each TDZ. Selection of the desired operating frequency is accomplished through the use of a 10 digit impulse telephone dial. One dial is provided on the face of the transmitter while the other is on the remote control unit.
An HMCS HAIDA deficiency report dated October 1955 indicates that the automatic tuning feature is considered "inefficient" and is good for coarse tuning only. The set must be retuned by hand to obtain maximum output. An upgrade to TED (URT-502) transmitter was recommended.
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| TDZ complete. (USN photo courtesy HNSA site) |
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| With drawers extended. Note the unusual arrangement for the shock absorbers. (USN photo courtesy HNSA site) |
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Closeup of RF unit from panel. Click to enlarge. (Photo courtesy Nick England's Navy Radio site) |
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| Top and rear view of the RF drawer, the topmost one in the cabinet. |
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| Front view of middle drawer. |
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| Top view of middle drawer. The crystals are accessed by the door on the left side. |
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| Bottom view of middle drawer which contains the oscillator, control, and audio circuits. |
| All photos in this table courtesy Nick England's Navy Radio site |
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| View of bottom drawer. (USN photo via Robert Downs WA5CAB) |
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| TDZ controls. (USN photo via Robert Downs WA5CAB) |
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| The 23211A was the standard remote control shipped with each TDZ transmitter. Additional remotes could be ordered at extra charge. (USN photo via Robert Downs WA5CAB ) |
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Credits and References:1) Nick England: TDZ photos: http://www.navy-radio.com/xmtr-ww2.htm
2) HNSA TDZ specs http://www.hnsa.org/doc/ecat/cat-1208.htm
3) Robert Downs Jr. <WA5CAB(at)cs.com>
Jan 30/11