Place | Approximate locations: At sea |
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Accession Number | REL33730 |
Collection type | Technology |
Object type | Communications equipment |
Physical description | Chrome-plated metal, Plastic |
Maker |
Stratocom/Shinwa |
Place made | Japan |
Date made | 1969 |
Conflict |
Period 1990-1999 Period 1980-1989 |
Stratocom/Shinawa VHF Transceiver
Description
Stratocom/Shinwa Model SH801D VHF Transceiver. The transceiver is square in shape. The case is made from hard plastic material. The electronic housing is made from chromed metal. The transceiver features volume, squelch and channel controls. There is a detachable screw on aerial. The speaker switch is located on the right hand side. Markings - STRATOCOM/SHINWA MODEL : SH801D/NAV.; TELECOM APPROVAL (P & T) NO 273009; SERIAL NO 8H 1969; DEPT NAVY; INTRINSIC SAFE TESTED CLASS 1 SCC TR NO 42745 SCC CERT S 31; ONLY WITH "AA" CELLS.
History / Summary
Hand held commercial purchased transceiver used by the Royal Australian Navy for shipboard personnel communications.