Stratocom/Shinawa VHF Transceiver

Place Approximate locations: At sea
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
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.