r TECHNICAL MANUAL 1 DEP ARTMENT OF THE ARMY

TM 11-688

No. 11-688 ) WASHINGTON25, D. C., 24 June 1955

DIRECTION FINDER SET AN/TRD-4A

Paragraphs Page
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTIOK
Section I. General____________________________________________ 1,2 3
II. I;escription and data_h__nh hhUUn_hh__ 3-30 3
CHAPTER 2. INSTALLATION
Section I. f1ervice upon receipt of Direction Finder
Set AN /TRD-4A_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 31-43 36
II. Initial adjustment of equipment Uh__U n_h 44-51 52
CHAPTER 3. OPERATION
Section I. Controls and instruments nh_uun_n_h_______ 52-60 57
II. Operationunder usualconditions_huu_u_u___u__u 61-82 66
III. Operation under unusual conditions_ ___ _ __ ___ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ 83-86 80
CHAPTER 4. ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE
Section I. Organizational tools and equipmenL _ h n _ _ n u u U U__ 87,88 81
II. Preventive maintenance_ _ _ U_ _ n_ n _ _ __ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ __ 89-92 81
III. Lubrication and weatherproofing_ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ __ __ _ __ 93-95 85
IV. Troubleshooting at organizationalleveLnu_n_nn__n 96-103 86
CHAPTER 5. THEORY
Section I. Fundamental principlesn _ u _ _ _ _ h _ __ _ u _ u u _ n _ _ _ n 104-110 96
II. Block diagrams_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ n _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 111-114 100
III. Theory of antenna systemsnhh__n__nun__nnn_ 115-124 106
IV. Theory of Goniometer Drive MX-1170/GRDuu_un__ 125-127 116
V. Theory of Electrical Goniometers
GO-5/GRD and GO-6/GRDu__m_u nnu_ 128-132 117
VI. Theory of Radio Receiver R-390 /URR_ u _ _ _ n _ n _ _n _ 133, 134 120
VII. Theory of Azimuth Indicator IP-137/GRD__u_u__n__ 135-148 123
VIII. Theory of Radio Frequency Amplifier AM-496/TRD-4_ _ 149-156 143
IX. Theory of power and control circuitsn _ h _ u u _ _ _ u u __ 157-162 147
X. Theory of Radio Transmitter T-279/UR_uh__n_nn_ 163-167 150
CHAPTER 6. FIELD MAINTENANCE
Section I. Troubleshooting at field maintenance leveL u _ n n _ n _ n 168, 169 156
II. Troubleshooting in Goniometer Drive MX-1170/GRD
and Electrical Goniometers GO-5/GRD and GO-6/GRD 170-176 157
III. Troubleshooting in Azimuth Indicator IP-137/GRD_u__ 177-182 159
IV. Troubleshooting in Radio Receiver R-390/URR_ _ ____ __ 183, 184 168

:::=ection V. Troubleshooting in Radio Frequency Amplifier

AM-496/TRD-4_ ___u __ __ _n _ nn _n_ _ _ _ h _ U h _ _ 185-190 169
VI. Troubleshooting in Junction Box J-95B/CRD-2 and
Switch Box SA-345/U h _ _ h _ h __ __ _ __ _ _u ___ _ _u u 191-194 171
VII. Troubleshooting in Radio Transmitter T -279 fUR h u _ _ _ 195-19D 173
VIII. Repairs_ n n _ _ _ __ _ _ _ u _ _ _ n n n n_ _ __ _ _ __ u _ __ __ __ _ 200-213 176
IX. Alinement procedures_ __ _ _ U U U __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _n _ _ _ _ 214-222 184
X. Final testingh__uu__nnnn_uhhu u 223-232 191
CHAPTER 7. SHIPMENT AND LIMITED STORAGE AND
DEMOLITION TO PREVENT ENEMY USE
Section I. Shipment and limited storageu h _ __ _ _ n _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ u __ _ 233-236 197
II. Demolition of materiel to prevent enemy use_ n n _n _ u _ 237,238 198

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 CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Section I.
1. Scope
a. This manual contains instructions for the
installation, operation, maintenance, and repair
of Direction Finder Set AN /TRD-4A. A typi-
calinstallation using Direction Finder Set AN /
TRD-4A is shown in figure 1.
b. Forward comments on this publication to
CommandingOfficer, The Signal Corps Publi-
cationsAgency, Fort Monmouth, N. J., Attn:
StandardsDivision.
2. Formsand Records
The following forms will be used for re-
\)orting unsatisfacbry conditions of Army
equipmentand in performing preventive main-
tenance:
a. DD Form 6, Report of Damaged or Im-
proper Shipment, will be filled out and for-
wardedas prescribed in SR 745-45-5 (Army) ;
Navy Shipping Guide, Article 1850-4 (Navy);,
andAFR 71-4 (Air Force). ...
Section II. DESCRIPTIONAND DATA
3. Purpose and Use
a. Direction Finder Set AN /TRD-4A is a
completetransportable radio direction finding
stationthat covers the frequency range of .54
to 30megacycles(mc), with separate facilities
for direction finding, intercept reception, com-
municationreception, field telephone communi-
cation, and frequency measurement. These
facilities are housed in Shelter S-44A/G and
arearrangedaround three individual operating
positions,one each for a direction finder, inter-
cept, and communication operator. Special
GENERAL
b. DA Form 468, Unsatisfactory Equipment
Report, will be filled out and forwarded to the
Office of the Chief Signal Officer, as prescribed
in SR 700-45-5.
c. DD Form 535, Unsatisfactory Report, will
be filled out and forwarded to Commanding
General, Air Materiel Command, Wright-Pat-
terson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio as pre-
scribed in SR 700-45-5 and AF TO 00-35D-54.
d. DA Form 11-238, Operator First Echelon
Maintenance Check List for Sig~al Corps
Equipment (Radio Communication, Direction
Finding, Carrier, Radar) will be prepared in
accordance with instructions on the back of the
form (fig. 51).
e. DA Form 11-239, Second and Third Eche-
Ion Maintenance Check List for Signal Corps
Equipment (Radio Communication, Direction
Finding, Carrier, Radar) will be prepared in
accordance with instructions on the back of
the form (fig. 52).
f. Use other forms and records as authorized.
tools, test instruments, and field spares are
packed in bins and chests within the shelter.
In addition, bins, brackets, straps, and racks
are provided for transit stowing within the
shelter of all components of Direction Finder
Set AN /TRD-4A except the power units.
b. Flexibility to meet widely varying field
conditions is pr:Jvided by three direction find-
ing antenna systems and two basic bearing
indication methods.
c. The direction finding antenna systems are
a fixed-position, four-element Adcock antenna
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Figure 1. Direction Finder Set AN/TRD-4A. are arran:
positions,
cept, and
2
with a wire-mesh counterpoise, a fixed-position,
crossed-loop antenna, and a manually rotatable
single-loop antenna with a high-sensitivity pre-
amplifier.
d. The Adcock antenna is intended for fixed
station or semifixed station direction finding on
either ground waves or sky waves from nearby
or distant transmitters. Both of the loop an-
tenna systems are usable for either mobile,
fixed station, or semifixed station direction find-
ing, but only on ground waves received from
relatively nearby transmitters.
e. The rotatable single loop and preamplifier
combination is intended for weak-signal ground-
wave applications that require high receiving
sensitivity.
f. The types of indication are automatic
visual (using a cathode-ray tube (crt) indica-
tor) and aural-null. The visual indicator is
always used with a motor-driven goniometer.
Either a manually operated goniometer or the
rotatable single loop is used for aural-null
indication.
g. Automatic visual indication has the gen-
eral advantages of high-operating speed and
convenience, accuracy on swinging bearings,
positive sensing under all conditions and is, in
addition, more suitable for use by unskilled
operators.
h. Aural-null indication is provided prima-
rily because of its advantages under conditions
of noisy reception and cochannel interference
from other stations and also for standby use
if the visual indicator should breakdown. The
sharpest receiver selectivity may be used with
aural-null indication to minimize noise and
interference. Separate and accurate bearings
can be obtained on several interfering trans-
mitters by using aural-null indication in com-
bination with the receiver beat-frequency
oscillator (bfo). The disadvantages of aural-
null indication are less definite sensing, slowness
and reading difficulty when bearings are swing-
ing, and the requirement for greater operator
skill.
i. Direction Finder Set AN /TRD-4A re-
quires a single-phase 50 to 69 cycles per second
(cps), alternating-current (ac) power source
of 2,000-watt minimum capacity and a nominal
voltage of either 115 or 230 volts. The power
source must be well-regulated and its output
must be free from transient fluctuations. Power
supplied to the electronic components of Direc-
4
tion Finder Set AN /TRD-4A is passed through
an autotransformer located in Junction Box
J-95B/CRD-2. Provisions for metering line
frequency and voltage and for adjusting the
line voltage to the optimum operating level of
115 volts are contained in the junction box.
FIX AREI
j. Two Gasoline Engine Generator Sets PU- SIGNAL SO
236/G, which consist of a Power Unit PU-58/G NO.1
in Trailer M-105, are supplied with each Direc-
tion Finder Set AN/TRD-4A. A power unit
selector switch (in Switch Box SA-345/U) is
supplied. This switch has three positions, two
for the power units supplied with the set and
one for a third power unit or an outside power
1
line. ..~
RANGEOF
4. Systems application BEARING UNCERT
a. One direction finder set can determine OIRECTION
FINDING
only the bearing of a distant transmitter. Two
or more direction finder sets must be used to
find the position or fix of a transmitter by tri-
angulation (par. 6). Single direction finder
sets are sometimes used for homing of aircraft,
but are commonly, direction finder sets, such as DIRECTION FINDER
AN/TRD-4A
Direction Finder Sets AN /TRD-4A, are oper-
ated in groups or nets, and bearings from the
individual direction finder sets are plotted on
maps to establish the fix of a transmitter.
Direction finder nets usually use a minimum
of three sets. Figure 2 illustrates the use of Figl
three direction finder sets to determine the fix
area of one transmitter and for intercept moni- 5. Basic P
toring of a second transmitter. A line per]
b. If direction finding could be accomplished front alway!
without errors, a fix would always be a definite tenna. A di
point. However, because of small and unavoid- wave front.
able bearing errors and fluctuations caused by is then assum
instrumental and propagation factors, a prac- front. For dE
tical fix almost always is an area within which graphs 104 n
the signal source (transmitter) exists. The two
bearing lines drawn toward the source from 6. Definitio
each direction finder in figure 2 represent the This paragl
range of possible error or uncertainty in indi- the technical
vidual bearings. Ambiguity.
c. Figures 56, 57, and 58 are simplified func- either of two I
tional block diagrams of Direction Finder Set Azimuth. (:
AN/TRD-4A, which show the relationships of Base line. .
the various components to each other. Direc- tions of two d
tion Finder Set AN/TRD-4A is an extremely Bearing. Tl
versatile direction finding system and the com- mitter measur
ponents in this set may be interconnected in direction such~
any of several different ways to produce opti- Direction. T
mum performance in all circumstances. are arriving f
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Direc-
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ermine
r. Two INTERCEPTION
used to
by tri-
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Lircraft, - DIRECTION FINDER

such as SET ; , TRD-4A

re oper-
:rom the
otted on
lsmitter.
ninimum
,e use of Figure 2. Tactical use of direction finder sets in a net for position finding and interception.
le the fix
~ptmoni- 5. Basic Principles Direct bearing. The bearing from the direc-
tion finder set to the transmitter.
A line perpendicular to an undistorted wave
)mplished front always intersects the transmitter an- Error, instrumental. Errors in the bearing,
a definite tenna. A direction finder set first locates a indicated by a direction finder set, which are
! unavoid- wave front. The direction of the transmitter caused by equipment inaccuracies.
caused by is then assumed to be perpendicular to the wave Error, polarization., Errors in the bearing
s, a prac- front. For detailed information, refer to para- mdicated by a direction finder set, introduced
.hin which graphs 104 through 110. by horizontally polarized components of the
I. The two electrical field under certain transmission con-
urce from 6. Definitions
ditions. Originally called night effects because
Iresent the This paragraph contains an explanation of errors are generally greatest at night.
ty in indi- the technical terms used in this manual.
Ambiguity. Capable of being understood in Error, propagation. Errors that arise in
propagation because the waves do not travel
,lifiedfunc- either of two possible directions.
Azimuth. (See Bearing.) over a great-circle path.
Finder Set
Base line. A line passing through the posi- Error, site. Errors caused by irregularities
,ionships of
her. Direc- tions of two direction finder sets. of, and obstacles or reflectors on, the terrain
Bearing. The direction to a distant trans- around a direction finder set.
1 extremely
nd the com. mitter measured clockwise from a reference Fix. The position of a distant transmitter.
onnected in direction such as true north or magnetic north. May be obtained by triangulation plotting of
roduce opti- Direction. The course on which radio waves the bearings from two or more direction finder
mces. are arriving from ,a transmitter. sets.
5
 Fix area. The area within which the signal Vertical sense antenna.._A vertically polarized monopole Battery powe:
originates (fig. 2 and par. 4b). provides sense voltage when transmitter
Great-circle path. The shortest distance be- the single-loop antenna is Battery BJ
used.
tween two points, measured on the surface of 135-volt.
Types of signals on which Amplitude-modulated, contin-
a globe.
bearings are obtained. uous-wave, or code, and fre- Battery BA
Ground wave A radio wave propagated over quency-modulated. 1.5-volt.
the surface of the earth. Bearing indications:
Magnetic declination. The angle between Instantaneous visuaL __Bearing pattern, propeller (A, 8. Nomencll
fig. 3); sense pattern, folded
true north and the direction indicated by a propeller (B, fig. 3). Throughout
magnetic compass. This angle varies for dif- Aural-nulL __..___h ___J'\ull in the loudspeaker output. be referred to
ferent locations on the earth. It is necessary, Accuracy: common name
therefore, to use charts or maps that show dec- Instrumental accuracy _Errors do not exceed 2° for N omenclatl

lination and the annual change in declination. vertically polarized waves. Direction Fin(
Octantal error _________Varies with the frequency, AN /TRD-J
Magnetic north. The direction toward which direction of signal arrival, Goniometer D
a compass needle points. and antenna installation (fig,
MX-1170/<
Reciprocal bearing. A bearing 1800 removed 50). Electrical Gon
X umber of tubes:
from the direct bearing. Df receiver __ _ _ _ __.. _ _ _33. G0-5/GRI:
Electrical Gon
Sense indication or pattern. An aural indica- Azimuth indicator _ _ __ _10.
G0--6/GRD
tion or visual pattern which can be interpreted Rf amplifier _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _3.
Azimuth Indi<
to distinguish between direct and reciprocal IP-137/GR
bearings. b. Communication and Intercept Receivers. Radio Transm
Sense signal. A radio signal added to the Frequency range_uu___0.5 to 32 mc. T-279/UR.
Antennas ___U h ____Vertically polarized whips. Radio Frequel
output of a bidirectional antenna to distinguish fier AM-49(
Types of signals received_Am, cw, and fm. Narrow-band
between direct and reciprocal bearings. fm can be monitored by de- Counterpoise
Sensing. The procedure that uses the sense tuning; wide-band fm can be MX-1169/C
finder portion of a direction finder set to dis- monitored, but voices will be Radio FrequeJ
badly distorted. m~sion L
tinguish between direct and reciprocal bearings. SA-346/GR
Sensitivity_h__hh Am signals, 3 uv; cw signals,
Sky wave. A radio wave that is propagated 1 uv.
by reflection from the ionosphere. Sometimes Number of tubes uh33 in each receiver.
called an ionospheric wave.
c. Radio Transmitter.
Triangulation. Determination of the position
or fix of a distant transmitter by plotting bear- Frequency range_ ______ _0.50 to 30 mc.
ings from two or more direction finder sets a Antenna__ __ __ U h _n _ __Telescopic, vertically polarized
whip.
known distance apart.
Transmitter type_ __ _ __ __Master oscillator power ampli-
True north. The direction to the geographic fier (mopa).
north pole. Types of signals___u___ _Cw and am (mcw).
Effective rangeu u _h u _Le3s than 1 mile.
7. Technical Characteristics Modulation circuitu_ __hNegative resistance oscillator.
Weight__n_h_nnnh_19 lb. (with batteries), 8 lb.
a. Direction Finding Components. (without batteries).
Frequency range__ __ _h _0.54 to 30 mc.
Antenna systems: d. Power Input Requirements.
FixedAdcockantenna__Four vertically polarized 115/230 volts, 50 to 60 cps:
monopoles. Three radio receivers 510 watts.
Fixed crossed-loop Two diamond-shaped loops. (170 watts each with
antenna. the oven heaters off).
Rotatable single-loop Part of crossed-loop (One dia- Rf amplifier__ u u _ _ u18 watts.
antenna. mond-shaped loop). Azimuth indicator __u _100 watts.
Phantom sense A portion of the voltage from Goniometer drive_n__ _125 watts.
antenna. each monopole in the Adcock Heater n 550 watts.
or from each leg in the Ventilation blower 300 watts.
crossed-loop provide3 sense motor.
Lighting (four 60-watt 240 watts.
TY
voltage when using either
the Adcock or crossed-loop lamps).
anteI1na. TotaL _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _1 ,843 watts.

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Nomenclature Common name

>pole Battery power for radio
.vhen Radio Receiver Df receiver, intercept receiver,
transmitter:
.a is R-390/URR. or communication receiver.
Battery BA-424jU, 67.5 volts, 4 ma max.
Antenna A8-533jGR Adcock antenna.
135-volt. 90.0 volts, 20 ma max.
ntin- 135.0 volts, 20 ma max. (group of four).
I fre- 1.5 volts, 350 ma max. AntennaAT-297 jTRD-4 Crossed-loop antenna.
Battery BA-404jU,
1.5-volt. Switch Box SA-345jU ___S\vitch box.
Junction Box Junction box.
r (A, 8. Nomenclature Assignments J-95B jCRL' -2.
>lded Electrical Equipment Electrical equipment cabinet.
Throughout this manual a component may Cabinet CY-1426jU.
tput. bereferred to either by its nomenclature or its Shelter S-44AjG ________Shelter.
commonname as follows: Cable Payout Reel Cable payout reel.
, for Nomenclature Common name RL-174jG.
es. Direction Finder Set Direction finder set. Gasoline Engine Gener- Generator set.
~ncy, ator Set I U-236jG.
ANjTRD-4A.
rival, Goniometer Drive Goniometer drive.
I (fig, 9. Packaging Data
MX-1l70jGRD.
Electrical Goniometer Signal goniometer or indicator
(fig. 4)
GO-5jGRD. goniometer. Direction Finder Set AN/TRD-4A, except
Electrical Goniometer Signal goniometer. for the generator sets, is shipped with the com-
G0-6jGRD.
Azimuth Indicator Azimuth indicator. ponents mounted in Shelter S-44A/G. The
IP-137 jGRD. entire shelter is contained in one packing case.
Radio Transmitter Radio transmitter.
T-279jUR. Weight
Dimensions Volume (lb) Contents
I. Radio Frequency Ampli- Rf amplifier. (in.) (cu. ft.) (including crate)
.band fier AM-496jTRD-4.
Counterpoise Counterpoise. 147 x 84 X 87 622 7,000 (3,200 Refer to table
'y de-
an be MX-1169jGRD. crate). of compo-
,ill be Radio Frequency Trans- Rf switch. nents (par.
mi~ion Line Switch 10).
SA-346jGRD.
gnals ,

uized

Lmpli-

ator.
8 lb.

TYPICAL BEARING PATTERN TYPICAL SENSE PATTERN

Figure 3. Typical bearing and sense patterns.

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Com

Tripod head ada,

Tube socket adar
Antenna AT-297
loop).
Antenna Assemhl
(Adcock) conta
PADDED
ANTENNA Antenna Se~1
BRACKETS AT-442,
HOLD DOWN BAR AT-4431
INNER SHROUD- AT-4441
HEAVY FLEXIBLE AT-4451
CORRUGATED PAPER Antenna Bas
Antenna COU
Ground strap
An tenna 1031
Disk 1'.1
Antenna
Guy ada
Guy Stal
l\'ylon gl
Locating
Whip antenna con
Mast Base AI
Mast Base BI
Mast Sections:
MS-1l6-Au.
MS-1l7-A__.

MS-llS-A___

Canvas bag (conta

and locating pin
SKID MOUNTING
GASKETS Ball and socket joi
. MOISTURE - VAPOR Tripod (for compa
PROOF BARRIER

Cable Assembly S€
CG-I097/TRD-
through WI04).
to signal goniom
SEALI NG GASKETS Cable Assembly Se
CG-I098/TRD-
through W204).
signal goniomete
Radio Frequency
CG-1078/U (2
through W404).
ometer to azimut
OUTER SHROUD-
HEAVY FLEXIBLE Radio Frequency ,
CORRUGATED PAPER CG-1079/V (2 ft
Azimuth indicat
NOTE: goniometer.
CRATE BASE EXPORT ROOF SHOWN. Radio Frequency I
FOR DOMESTIC SHIPMENT CG-1079/U(8 ft
BOLT
USE SINGLE SHEATHING. Rf amplifier to rf
Radio Frequency (
TM688-70 CG-1079/U (2 it
nal goniometer to
Figure 4. Packing shelter for export shipment.
8

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 10. Table of Components
Reqd No. Height Width Depth Length Volume Weight
Component per unit (in.) (in.) (in.) (cu. ft.) (lh.) ea.

Tripod head adapter __ _ __ __ __ _ __ h L__n n__ I~ 4~dia. --- ---1--- 1___ __ I~

Tube socket adapter ______________ 3n I~ I dia. _ __ __ _ _ _ _ _1_ __ _ _ _._ ___ _ __ ___ ~oz.
Antenna AT-297/TRD-4 (crossed Ln_hn 54~ I
54~ nnnn__' 54~ in. ---------- 10~
loop).
Antenna Assemhly AS-533/GR
(Adcock) contains: 4 &I sparenn_l_h_h ' 2 dia. ---------- 375 in.
Antenna Sections:
AT-442/GR_ ____________ 4 & I spare 'h_nn___ I~ dia. ---------- 100 in. ---------- 17
AT-443/GR_ ____ ___ _____ 4 & I sparen _n'h ___n h_ IJ{6 dia. ---------- 100 in. ---------- 7
AT-444/GR_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __n_ 4 & I sparenh_'_h h_ % dia. ---------- 100 in. ---------- 6
AT-445/GR__h_ _ h 4 & I spare n__h %dia. ---------- 75 m. ---------- 4
Antenna Base MT-865/GR____ 4 & I spare 7~ 24 24 1-_____---- 21~
Antenna coupler _ ___ __ _ __ n _ __ 4 & I spare_n__ 7~ 1% dia. - __ - - - - - --1- __ __ ____ _1___ __ _____ ~
Ground strapn _ ____ h n ___h 4 & 6 spares_ _h _ h _ nnn IJ{6 u_ 27 in. ---------- ~
Antenna Loading:
Disk MX-1168/GR__ _____ 4 & I spare 1% 1% ---------- 66 in. ----------
Antenna mast ___ 4 & I sparenn_
container nh 30 1 ---------- 120 in. ----------

Guy adapter h h __ _______ 4 & 6 spareS_h_ % t__________ 2% in. ----------

Guy Stake GP-2_________ 20 & 5 sparesn_ n________ I~ dia. ---------- 16 in. ----------

Nylon guy n_._n____ 12 & 3 spares_ n n________ %; dia. ---------- 36 ft. ----------

Locating pinsh _ _ _ __ _ _ ___ 5 & 10 spares___ nnn__h %dia. l ---------- 10 in. ----------
Whip antenna contains: 2
__n_ - nn-
Mast Base AB-15/GR_h_____ 2h _ n
Mast Base Bracket MP-50 _ ___ 2__n
Mast Sections:
-- _nnn
nn__ i nh

__h__nn I
-- h _
n__ I
n _ -- _n_ _

h_ 1 _ ~~~
_ _i~~ _ _I~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~~

M8-116-A___________________ 2 & I spare___ __'n ______n %dia. ---------- 39~in. n ' %

M8-117-A___________________ 2 & I spare_n__, n__ IJ-32to ~ .. --------- 38% in. ---------- %
dia.
M8-U8-A_ _h __nn n n n _ nl 2 & I spare_ nn'n_ __ n h_ ~ to VB ---------- 39% in. n~n_1 VB
dia.
Canvas bag (contains guy assembly 2______________.__________ 10 dia. ---------- 15 in. n__n_h_' %
and locating pin).
Ball and socket join L _ n n n _ n n
Tripod (for compass)n___nn___n
_ L _h _ __ n _nn
L h __ ____n ___ ____n __h l __ _ __ __ -n
l% ~ia.
5 dla.
----------

----------
3~in.
58 in.
----------
----------
(max.)
Cable Assembly Set 2 & 2 spares__ nl_ h __ __ __ -' .420 dia. ---------- 170 ft. __n_n_n' 68
CG-IO!!7/TRD-4 (170 ft.) (WIOI
through WI04). Adcock antenna
to signal goniometer. a
Cable Assembly Set 2 & I sparen__-'n__hn_-' .420 dia. nhh ' 9 ft. I _n_nn__. 4
CG-I098/TRD-4 (9 ft.) (W201
through W204). Rf amplifier to
signal goniometer.a
Radio Frequency Cable Assembly 4_ n _ nnnn _-'_ n _n _n -' .420 dia. n ' 2~ ft. nnn' ~
CG-I078/U (2Yz ft.) (W401
through W404). Indicator goni-
ometer to azimuth indicator.
Radio Frequency Cable Assembly L _ __ _ __ _ _ __ _ nln h n _ _ _ -' .405 dia. 1__ __ h n _ -' 34 in. ___n %
CG-I079/U (2 ft. 10 in.) (W405).
Azimuth indicator to indicator
goniometer.
Radio Frequency Cable Assembly L___n I_h 1.405dia. Ih ' 8~ ft. _n 1 3
CG-I079/U (8 ft. 6 in.) (W205).
ENT
Rf amplifier to .rf switch.
~G.
Radio Frequency Cable Assembly 1& 1 spare___nlh__n___J .405 dia. __ _ _ _ _ _ n _,2ft. ------- _n' ~
CG-1079/U (2 ft.) (W501). Sig-
M688.70
nal goniometer to rf switch. .
 Reqd No. Height Width Depth Length Volume Weight
Component per unit (in.) (in.) (in.) (cu. ft.) (b1.)ea. Com

Radio Frequency Cable Assembly 1___________h_ ---------- .405 dia. ---------- 41 in. ---------- 1%
Coun terpoise
CG-I079/U (3 ft. 5 in.) (W304A).
Rf switch to df receiver. J).
Cord CG-409E/U (2 ft. 3 in.) L__________h_ ---------- .420 dia. ---------- 27 in. Canvas bag I
---------- KG
(W303A). Df receivcr to azimuth clamps).
indicator. Goniometer DrivE
I__hh______h ---------- Electrical Gonion
Electrical Power Cable Assembly .310 dia. ----------27 in. ----------
Electrical Gonion
CX-2377/U (2 ft. 3 in.) (W302).
Df receiver to azimuth indicator Whip antenna gu:
speaker. Hand hammer ___
Headset________
Electrical Power Cable Assembly 1 & 1 spare__ _h ---------- .310 dia. ---------- 3 ft. ---------- %
CX-2378/U Headset cord __u
(3 ft.) (W301).
Azimuth Indicato
Azimuth indicator to sigltal
goniometer. Junction Box J-91
Electric",l Power Cable Assemhly L___h__h____---------- .340 dia. ----------30 in. Telegraph Key J-
---------- %
CX-2379/U (2 ft. 6 in.) (W701). Desk lamp______.
Rod leveL _h____
Azimuth indicator to goniometer
drive. Steel tape__ _____
Electr.ical Power Cahle Assembly 3 & 1 spare_____ ---------- .640 dia. ---------.- 20 ft. Layout template (
---------- G
CX-2380/U (20 ft.) (W801 Loudspeaker LS-I
through W803). Three power Cable Payout Ree
units to switch box. Plumb bob (for tr
Electrical Power Cable Assembly L_h__________ ---------- .640 dia. ---------- 125 ft. ---------- 30 Radio Frequency.
CX-2380/U (125 ft.) (W804). AM-496/TRD-
Switch box to terminal box. Radio Receiver R
1________.
____h ---------- .5-10 mounted.
Electrical Power Cable Assemblx ---------- 8ft. ---------- Iff
CX-2381/U (8 ft.) (W901). Junc- Radio Receiver R.
tion box to azimuth indicator. Case CY -979 /UI
Iectrical Po" er Cable Assembly Lh___________ ---------- .540 dia. ---------- 10 ft. ---------- Gasolme Engine GE
1%
CX-2381/U (10 ft.) (W902). PU-236/G, cont~
Power Unit PI
Azimuth indicator to rf amplifier.
L__h_________ ----------.540 dia. Trailer M -105.
lectrical Po" er Cable Assembly ---------- 10 ft. ---..------ 1%
CX-2382/C (10 ft.) (W903). Shelter S--44A/G:_.
Junction Lox to convenience Blackout curta
out!et. Blower assembl
lectrical POI' er Cable Assembly 1______________ ---------- .540 dia. ---------- 16 ft. _______h_ 2 Fire extinguish
CX-2383/1. Fuel tank unit.
(16 ft.) (WI001).
Heater assembl
Te"minaJ Lox to junction box.
L_____h______ ---------- Hold-down bar:
Jectrjcal Power Cable As!'embly .540 dia. ---------.. 40 in. ---------- ;!4 Hold-down bar
CX-2383/L (3 ft. 4 in.) (WlO02).
Te"minn.11 ox to circuit breaker. Joining cover __
]etJ"('fi.) T',) e:- Cable Assembly 1________h____ ---------- .310 dia. ---------- 9 ft. ---------- Folding ladder_
%
CX-238 ill (\I ft.) (WI003). Loading skids_.
Commun;('ation rereiver to loud- Skid rope, 1%-i
Technical manu
sfeaJ.e".
'\adio ].Ieqt ency Cable Assembly 2______h______ ---------- .420 dia. ----------14% ft. ---------- Panel door key.
3% Screwdnver ___.
CG-1379/L (14 ft. 6 in. each)
(WI007A and WI008A). Whip Wrench, % incl
antennas to intercept and com- Antenna mast strap
munication reteivers. Counterpoise strap ~
lectrical Equipment Cabinet L_____________ 33 20 21 ---------- 55 Ladder strap and bu
8%
CY-1426/l;. Lamp tie-down straI
'torae cabinet on shelter walL _ ___ L_____________ 32 12 30 ---------- 88 Ground rod strap___
6%
)perator chair 3h____________ 32
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 18 19% ---------- ---------- 90 Power cable straph'
\1agnetic compass and case_ _______ L_____________ 4 4% ;!4 ---------- ---------- Switch Box SA-345/
1%
::ontainer for guy stakes_______h__ 2_____ _________ ---------- 29% ---------- 24 in. ----..----- Radio Frequency Trs
;!4
::ontainer for locating pins_________ Lh__h_______ ---------- 14% ---------- 15 in. ---------- Switch SA-346/GI
;!4 Instrument table_no
::ontainer for counterpoise_ ___ __ ___ L___________h ---------- 65 ---------- 164 in. ---------- 10
::ounterpoise MX-1169/GRD Telephone EE-8-B_.
contains: L_____________ 75 ft. 75 ft. ---------- ---------- 268 Telephone bracket__
Ground rod_ ____ _______ ______ 5______________ ---------- % dia. ---------- 72 in. ---------- 3 .
Radio Transmitter T
A set. consists of t,
Note.-Thls list Is
.10 of spare parts. Addlt
Weight Reqd No. Height Width Depth Length Volume Weight
(bl.)ea. Component per unit (in.) (in.) (in.) (cu. ft.) (lb.) ea. I'

Counterpoise clamp (inverted 42_____________ ---..------ 1% ---------- 10%in. ---------- %

J).
Canvas bag (counterpoise Lm__________'-_unn__110 ---------- 15 in. ---------- %
clamps).
Goniometer Drive MX-1170/GRD. L 10% 12% 19 ---------- 1.48 40
Electrical Goniometer GO-5/GRD. 2m_m_u 5% 4% 8% ---------- .]2 4%
Electrical Goniometer GO-6/GRD. Lmm 5% 4% 8% ---------- .12 4%
Whip antenna guy________________ 2 _ n n . __ _ ___ _ _ u __ _ __ _ __ ~{6dia. n _ ___ _ __ _ 120 in. n____ .1
Handhanuner____________________ L__nn_u u_C n u_ __ '__u_n___ 16 in. __h______ 3
Headset_________________________ 3_n_n 3 6 'nu_____. 7 in. __________ 1
% Headset cord_ _n n_ ______________ 3_nn uh uu__ uU_n__ __u_un_ 75 in. n_ %
Azimuth Indicator I P-137 /GRD ___ L u_u_ 10% 17 19 n 1.90 65
Junction Box J-95B/CRD-2___uu 1uu 147'2 15 14 _ __ n __ _u 1.76 64
Telegraph Key J-47 ___ _______ ____ L nn___ 1% 27'2 57:1: ---1---------- %
Desklamp_n__n __n__n _u_ ____ 2uu__u__n__ 32 37'2 5 - -1 _____ 2%
Rod leveL ___ u ____n__ Lu n__n 4 % L_u____
Steeltape_______________________ 1u n_ _nn '_hnn__ 620 in.
Layout template chain (antenna) u_ 16% ft. _uuu___, %
6 Loudspeaker LS-166/U ________- -_ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ -4mnu~ -2~--un
-4u , __ __ _1__________ 2
Cable Payout Reel RL-174/Gnn__ Luu 26 24 19 6.80 75
I
l

Plumb bob (for tripod)____________ Lummnm 1% 1% dia. -u----- 3 m. %

Radio Frequency Amplifier L__mmn___ 33% 6% I 6% _u n_' .81 88
30 AM-496/TRD-4.
Radio Receiver R-390/URR, rack Lnm m.l ]0% 177.'1 82%
mounted.
Radio Receiver R-390/URR with 2mm_nnml 12~ 17Ys I 21%
]9 1----u----\2
u____u__ 2.70 87%
Case CY-979/URR.
Gasolme Engine Generator Set 2____________..
PU-236/G, contains:
Power Unit PU-58/G_________ 2 41 28% 69% ---------- 47 1,586
Trailer M-105 n _____ 2 98 83 165% ---------- 7772,300
Shelter8-44A/G:__nn_n _u_ Lh 74 84% 139 ---------- 5032,127
Blackout curtain_ _ _ - - _ - - - - --- L u 57 75 - 1-__ 1__________ 4
Blowerassembly u___u_ L m 13% 12% 15 1---------- 37
Fire extinguisher __ ___ - - - - u u _ Lu 16 5% dia. - - - __ __ - - -1- _ _ _ _ __ __ _1_ __ ___ 20
2 Fuel tank unit__ __ _ __ _ - __ - --- Lnm__m___ 15% 17 15
Heater assembly______________ Ln__m_m__ 35% 64 8%9 3/ 'n ~~~:~~~~__~~~~ 193
Hold-down bars_ _ __ _ _ _ __ _-- -- 4 __________ 1% dia. I __ 5%
Hold-down bar extensionsn____ 4 u u__ 1% dia. 2 74 ___ -63%
~~~~~~~_n' 12 in. in. '
'_On ~~~~__ 2
Joining cover _ _ __ __ ___ L u 22% 249 --- __ -1- _ _ __ _._ __ _______ 6
Folding ladder __ _ _ __ __ _ - _ --__ Ln 96 16% - __ - - - - - - -1- __ __ _ _ __ _1_ __ ___ - ___ 11
J,oading skids_ _ _ _ __ _ _ __ __ __ __ 2 ]0 10 ---------- 127
. ~ Skid rope, 1 %-inch _ __ _ __ _ ____ 1_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _'_ _ __ _ _,_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 1% dia. -~~ ' ~~~ ~.'
TechnicalmanuaLn __ _ u _ _ _ __ 1
Panel door key _ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ 4
ScrewdrIVer_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 1
Wrench, % inch u___n___ 2
Antenna mast strap assembly _ __. __ 2_ _________u_ _ u__ _u ___ 10 dia. U _n _____ 34 in. __________ ~-
Counterpoise strap assembly _ _ _ _ _ __ 3 n___ _ n _n 67 in. %
Ladder strap and buckle assembly __ 2 n_ 32 in. Yg
55 Lamp tie-down strap assembly __ _ __ 2_u u_n_ u u 10 in. u-n !16
Ground rod strap__ _'__n _ __ _ u ____ 2 u__n___ _n___ u__ _u 12 in. J16
88 Power cable strap_ n _ U __ __ _ __ ____ 2 n___ u_u u _u 30 in. %
90 Switch Box SA-345/U _ __ _ __ __ ____ L m___m 7% 10 8% uu .34 7%
1% Radio Frequency Transmission Line L mmm 3Y2 3% 2% n mm___= 1Y2
~ Switch SA-346/GRD.
~ Instrument table__ ___ _ _ _ __ __ _____ l n___ 64% 113% 41% 1-----_---- 275
10 Telephone EE-8-B_______________ L__u_________ 10 4 ---------- 8 in. ---------- 10%
Telephone bracket_ __ ___ __ ___ _ __ __ L_____________ 8% 4% 1.___ 10% ---------- IX
268 Radio Transmitter T-279/UR n L_____________ 16 77.,- - -'-.- - - - - - - 9y:! in. ---------- 8
3 aA set. consists of two cables matched electrically and tied In pairs.
Note.-Thls list Is for general Information only. See appropriate supply publications for information pertaining to requisition
of spare parts. Additional parts are listed In paragraphs 28 and 88.
11
11. Description of Adcock Antenna
(figs. 5 and 6)
a. The Adcock antenna system consists of
four vertical monopole antennas erected in a
square array centered over a square wire-mesh
counterpoise. The four monopole antennas cor-
respond to the four cardinal compass points:
north, east, south, and west.
b. To cover the frequency range of .54 to 10
mc, the Adcock antenna system is erected with
a monopole height of 29 feet and a spacing of
33 feet.between pairs (A, fig. 5). To cover the
frequency range of 8 to 30 mc, a height of 22
feet 4 inches and a spacing of 18 feet 10 inches
are used (B, fig. 5).
c. Four coaxial cables, one from each mono-
pole, are individually routed to the center of
the counterpoise. From the counterpoise cen-.
ter, the entire group of four cables is routed
under and along a diagonal of the counterpoise
and then to the shelter.
d. Each monopole antenna is a four-section
mast, called Antenna AS-533/GR (fig. 6). An-
tenna AS-533/GR consists of the following:
(1) Antenna Section AT-445/GR (1, fig.
6) is a 3J4-inch diameter, steel tube
approximately 75 inches long. An in-
ternally threaded sleeve in the upper
end is used to attach the antenna load-
ing disk. A locking lever at the lower
end is used to clamp it to the section
below. . pins (10, fig. 6) are used to mark the
(2) Antenna Section AT-444/GR (2, fig.
6) is similar to Antenna Section AT-
445/GR except that it is made of a
'Va-inch diameter tube approximately
100 inches long and has a guy plate
fastened to the upper end. A locking
lever at the lower end is used to clamp
it to the section below.
(3) Antenna Section AT-443/GR (3, fig.
6) is similar to Antenna Section AT-
444/GR except that it is made of
1¥6-inch diameter, steel tube approxi-
mately 100 inches long and has no
guy plate. A locking lever at the lower
end is used to clamp it to the section
below.
(4) Antenna Section AT-442/GR (4, fig.
6) is a 1%,-inch diameter, steel tube
approximately 100 inches long. The
12
mast insulator is built into this mast
section near the bottom. A ball at the
lower end attaches the mast socket
in the mast base. In the removable
cylindrical antenna coupler (13, fig.
6), located on the side of the mast
insulator above the ball, are two ter-
minating resistors and an antenna
cable connector. A rubber hood pro-
tects the cylindrical housing.
(5) Antenna Loading Disk MX-1168/GR
(5, fig. 6) consists of four 5%-foot
loops which are arranged symmetri-
cally about a common axis. The load-
ing disk is mounted to the top of
Antenna Section AT-445/GR. The
purpose of the loading disk is to im-
prove sensitivity and to balance in the
low-frequency range. The loading disk
may be collapsed for shipment or stor-
age purposes.
(6) The mast container (6, fig. 6) is pro-
vided to store the antenna sections.
The nylon guys (7, fig. 6) are provided
to guy the erected monopole. The guy
adapter (8, fig. 6) is used to connect
the nylon guy to the guy stake; one
spare is provided. Four Guy Stakes
GP-2 (9, fig. 6) are used to anchor
the base to the ground, and another
Guy Stake GP-2 is used to anchor a
nylon guy to ground. The locating
location for erecting the monopole.
The ground strap (11, fig. 6) is used
to connect the lower end of the an-
tenna coupler to the counterpoise.
(7) Antenna Base MT-865/GR (12, fig.
6) is a square wooden platform with
a socket for the mast ball. A cutaway
portion of the socket allows the mast
to be lowered to a horizontal position.
There are three leveling screws on the I
socket for adjusting the mast verti-
cally. Two pins are provided, one is
used to lock the ball in the socket and
the other is used to keep the mast
vertical. Four guy stakes are driven
through the holes in the corner of the
B.
base to anchor the base to the ground.
Two guy plates for attaching the guys
are secured to the base.
tis mast
n at the
; socket
movable
(13, fig.
he mast
two ter-
antenna
ood pro-

1168/GR
51f2-foot
vmmetri-
rhe load-
e top of
;R. The
is to im-
:lcein the
,ding disk
It or stor-

6) is pro-
sections.
~provided
. The guy A. LOW-FREQUENCY ANTENNA (.54-IOMC),33
EACH MONOpOLE.
F'T SPACING, FOUR SECTIONS AND LOADING DISK FOR

to connect
!take; one
uy Stakes
to anchor
ld another
) anchor a
Ie locating
) mark the
monopole.
6) is used
of the an-
,erpoise.
R (12, fig.
tform with
A cutaway
I'Sthe mast
tal position.
rews on the
mast verti-
ided, one is
~socket and
:p the mast
! are driven
orner of the B. HIGH-FREQUENCY ANTENNA(S-30MC), 18 FT 10 IN. SPACING, THREE SECTIONS FOR
the ground. EACH MONOPOLE. TM688-56
ing the guys Figure 5. Adcock a,ntenna, insta,Uations.
13
 :3 5 6

10

TM 688:"122
1 Antenna Section A T-445/GR
2 Antenna Section AT-444/GR 5 Antenna Loading Disk MX-1l68/GR 10 Locating pins
3 Antenna Section AT-443/GH. 6 Mast, Container
. 7 Nylon guys .\: '; ..' 11 Ground strap
4 Antenna Section AT-442/GR 8 Guy adapters 12 Antenna Base MT-865/GR
9 Guy Stakes GP-2 13 Antenna coupler

14 Figure 6. Antenna AS-533/GR (Adcock monopole).

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 12. Descriptionof Antenna
AT-297/TRD-4 (Crossed-loop)
(fig. 7)
The crossed-loop antenna consists of two
identical diamond-shaped loop antennas
mounted at a fixed angle of 90° with respect to
each other when installed on the roof of the
shelter (C, fig. 7). The, loops, when installed,
extend 4 feet 10 inches above the roof of the
shelter. The loops have hinged joints at the
outermost corners, permitting them to be folded
when stowed (B, fig. 7). One loop can be re-
moved and the other can be operated alone as
a rotatable antenna (A, fig. 7). The 'vertical-
insulated rod at the center of the crossed-loop
antenna serves as a mechanical support when
the fixed crossed-loop antenna is used and
serves as a sense antenna when the rotatable
single-loop antenna is used.
Figure 8. Unfolding Adcock antenna counterpoise.
16
,-.
~-_._.
13. Description of Counterpoise 14. Descri
MX-1169/GRD Asse
(fig. 8) (fig.
Counterpoise MX-1l69/GRD assures uni- Two whip
form ground conductivity for all four mono- one is used w
poles of the Adcock antenna system. The coun- other is used
terpoise is a square approximately 75 feet on Each whip al
each side when unfolded. It consists of nine Sections MS-
75-foot by 8-foot sections of 18-inch mesh which A and Mast I
is constructed of No. 12 gage stranded, tinned, inch long ma~
copper wire. Each section has an 8-foot wooden
piece at each end. The nine sections are joined
to one another by strips of ~-inch tinned, cop-
per braid. The counterpoise is anchored to the
ground by 42 metal clamps that fit over the
wooden end pieces. Four ground stakes and
one spare are provided for grounding the cor-
ners of the counterpoise. When folded, the
counterpoise is protected by a canvas wrap-
around container, secured by straps.
Figu
 14. Description of Whip Antenna and into the mast base to form a vertical an-
Assemblies tenna which is 10 feet 214 inches high. Mast
(fig. 9) Section MS-1l6-A is three-eighths inch in
diameter. Mast Section MS-1l7-A tapers from
es uni- Two whip antenna assemblies are supplied, eleven thirty-seconds inch to one-fourth inch
. mono- oneis used with the intercept receiver and the in diameter, and Mast Section MS-118-A
le coun- other is used with the communication receiver.
tapers from seven thirty-seconds inch to one-
feet on Each whip antenna assembly consists of Mast eighth inch in diameter. Mast Base AB-15/GR
of nine SectionsMS-1l6-A, MS-1l7-A, and MS-1l8- has a coaxial connector for the antenna cable
h which A and Mast Base AB-15/GR. The three 391/2- to the receiver.
tinned, inch long mast sections screw into one another
wooden 15. Description of Radio Frequency Trans-
e joined mission Line Switch SA-346/GRD
led, cop- (Rf Switch)
d to the (fig. 10)
)ver the The radio-frequency (rf) switch is a two-
kes and position switch assembly located on top of the
the cor- electrical equipment cabinet (fig. 13). Its pur-
led, the pose is to select the direction finder (df) re-
s wrap- ceiver input either from the signal goniometer
or from the rf amplifier.
a. When the R.F. SWITCH is in the GONIO-
METER position, the signal starts in either
the Adcock or crossed-loop antenna, depending
on which antenna cables have been connected
to the signal goniometer.

) Note. The ANT. SELECT. switch on the rf ampli-

fier must be placed in the CROSSED LOOP position to
complete the circuit when the cables from the crossed-
loop antenna are connected to the signal goniometer.

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I
i

~M688-121 !
Figure 1.0. Radio Frequency Transmission
J~:688-2~ .' :
Line Switch SA-346/GRD.
Figure 9. Whip antennas. .. .

17'
 b. When the rf switch is in the R.F. AM-
PLIFIER position, the signal may start at
either the sense or single-loop antenna, depend-
ing on the setting of the ANT. SELECT. switch
located on the rf amplifier. In the MONITOR
position of the ANT. SELECT. switch, the
signal starts at the sense antenna. In the
SINGLE LOOP position of the ANT. SELECT.
switch, the signal starts at the single-loop
antenna.
16. Description of Switch Box SA-345/U
(fig. 11)
u. Switch Box SA-345/U is a portable metal
box 8% inches high, 111,4 inches wide, and 9
inches deep, which houses a heavy duty 60-
ampere, two-pole, four-position rotary switch.
It is used to connect the output of anyone of
three power sources (115/230 volts, 50 to 60
cycles per second (cps» to Direction Finder
Figure 11. Switch Box SA-9J,.5/U.
18
Set AN/TRD-4A. Four additional sets of ter- 17. Descr
minals are available for connecting four other
J-~
equipments if desired. Two convenience outlets
for electrical accessories are also provided. (fiJ
b. At the bottom of the switch box, openings Junction
for three input cables and five output cables trol and di:
are provided and equipped with clamps. The from eithe
cable terminals connect to %6-inch screw-type commercial
posts on two terminal boards inside the switch equipment.
box. To facilitate attachment of the cables, the
bp and side covers of the switch box may be
readily removed by unhooking the four spring
clamps. The switch knob and convenience re-
ceptacles are recessed into the front of the
switch box for protection. Two handles and
two straps are provided to permit carrying
the switch box and attaching the switch box
to a stake driven into the ground or to the side
of a trailer associated with the power unit
(fig. 30).
ter- transformer with an OUTPUT VOLTAGE
;her 17. Descriptionof Junction Box
CONTROL for adjusting the output voltage to
lets J-95BjCRD-2 115 volts when there is not more than 10-per
(fig. 12)
cent variation of input voltage (103 to 127 v.
.ngs Junction Box J-95B/CRD-2 acts as a con- or 207-253 v.). A LINE FREQUENCY meter,
bles trol and distribution point for the power fed an OUTPUT VOLTAGE meter, CIRCUIT
The from either the mobile power units or a BREAKERS, LINE INPUT and OUTPUT
type commercial power source to the electronic LOAD switches are located in recessed front
'itch equipment.The junction box contains an auto- panels. Dummy load resistors, capable of dis-
the
1
'f be I
ring
~ re-
the
and
ying
box
side
unit I
1

r
I TM6SS-S6
r. 1.
, Figure 12. Junction Box J-95B/CRD-2.
19
 sipating 4
box. ThE
making p
line volta
it is appl
115-volt a
input coni
junction
provided I
Warn in
ience outl
minal box
(fig. 92).
18. Desl
C
(
Electric
a reinforl
inches wi<
deep.
a. Open
the rack p.
on the Va]
metal sere
quate cro~
shock mou
electrical f
the upper
tional shoe
b. The I
ered pane
Goniomete:
Indicator
R-390/UR
electrical e
c. The r
electrical e
19. Desci
M;
(fi
a. The gj
provides tb
the signal ~
meter simu:
which is pr
of the goni(J
The bearinJ
null operat:
"",~,~_TM..~aa-IQ6,.
goniometer
Figure 13. Electrical Equipment" Cabinet CY-11,26/U. components installed.
horsepower
a belt arrar
20

-- _.-
 sipating 400 watts, are provided in the junction
box. These resistors serve as a load while
making preliminary adjustments to allow the
line voltage to be adjusted to 115 volts before
it is applied to the electronic equipment. One
115-voltac input connector and one 230-volt ac
input connector are provided on one side of the
junction box and five ouput connectors are
provided on the opposite side.
Warning: The heater, blower, and conven-
ience outlets must be disconnected at the ter-
minal box when a 230-volt power source is used
(fig. 92).
18. Description of Electrical Equipment
Cabinet CY-1426/U
(fig. 13)-
Electrical Equipment Cabinet CY-1426/U is
a reinforced steel frame approximately 21
inches wide, 343;4 inches high, and 20 inches
deep.
a. Openings 10 by 23 inches on each side of
the rack provide access to the cable connections
on the various chassis. Removable perforated
metal screens inclose the sides and allow ade-
quate cross ventilation of the cabinet. Four
shockmounts are secured to the bottom of the
electrical equipment cabinet. Holes located at
the upper rear of each side are used for addi-
tional shock mounts.
b. The rear of the rack is inclosed by louv-
ered panels and two cable entrance doors.
Goniometer Drive MX-1170/GRD, Azimuth
Indicator IP-137/GRD, and Radio Receiver
I R-390/URR (df receiver) are mounted in the
i
electrical equipment cabinet.
, c. The rf switch is mounted on top of the
electrical equipment cabinet.
19. Descriptionof Goniometer Drive
MX-1170/GRD
(fig. 14)
a. The goniometer drive is the assembly that
provides the means for turning the rotors of
the signal goniometer and the indicator gonio-
metersimultaneously. A bearing indicator scale
whichis protected by a door on the front panel
of the goniometer drive is calibrated in degrees.
The bearing indicator scale is used for aural-
null operation and is directly coupled to the
goniometer rotors that are driven by a ¥Is-
horsepowerelectric motor through a pulley and
a belt arrangement.
b. The assembly mounts on a chassis 121¥I6
inches by 17%6 inches with a standard rack
mounting panel 19 inches wide by 101;2inches
high. The goniometer drive is mounted in the
top compartment of Electrical Equipment Cabi-
net CY-1426/U (fig. 13). Built-in slides permit
the unit to be pulled forward when changing
the signal goniometer or when making orienta-
tion adjustments.
c. The unit houses the goniometer drive
motor, drive assembly, bearing indicator scale,
signal goniometer, and indicator goniometer.
(1) Goniometer drive motor B701 is a
¥Is-horsepower, induction-type motor
that drives the bearing indicator scale,
signal goniometer rotor, and indicator
goniometer rotor.
(2) The drive assembly couples the me-
chanical output of the goniometer
drive motor to the bearing indicator
scale and the goniometer rotors.
(3) The bearing indicator scale is cali-
brated in degrees and indicates the
bearing of a transmitter when the
equipment is being operated in the
aural-null mode.
(4) Electrical Goniometer GO-5/GRD or
GO-6/GRD may be used as the signal
goniometer, depending on the fre-
quency. The signal goniometer re-
solves the signals from the antennas
into one component which is coupled
to the df receiver.
(5) Electrical Goniometer GO-5/GRD is
used as the indicator goniometer. The
indicator goniometer resolves the sig-
nal from the df receiver back into two
components that are applied to the
deflection plates of the cathode-ray
tube. The indicator goniometer is
located on the left side of the gonio-
meter drive unit.
20. Description of Electrical Goniometers
GO-S/GRD and GO-6/GRD
(fig. 15)
a. The signal and indicator goniometers are
cylindrical units that are end-mounted and have
one flat side that serves as a back plate for
connectors and a switch. Mounted on the end
of the rotor shaft is a cylindrical coupling with
a spring-loaded plunger used to engage the
rotor shaft with the goniometer drive.
21
 INDICATOR
GONIOMETER
Figure 14. Goniometer Drive MX-1170/GRD.
b. Internally, each signal and indicator gonio-
meter contains two stator windings, a rotating
armature with a rotor winding, and a rotary
transformer. In addition, there is a sens.e phas-
ing network of resistors and capacitors, and in
Electrical Goniometer GO-6/GRD, an inductor.
A sense relay, signal input and output con-
nectors, a relay excitation connector, and a
SENSE PHASE switch on the backplate com-
plete the unit. Each unit is 5% inches high
by 4% inches wide by 8% inches long.
c. Three goniometers are provided, one high-
frequency (GO-6/GRD) and two low-frequency
(GO-5/GRD) types. A low-frequency gonio-
meter is used as the indicator goniometer (or
resolver) . Either a high- or low-frequency
goniometer may be used for the signal gonio-
meter, depending on the frequency of the re-
ceived signal. For signals in the range of .54
to 10 me, a low-frequency goniometer is used
and for signals in the range of 8 to 30 me, a
high-frequency goniometer is used. The signal
22
Figure 15.
control switc
mounted on t
cator aceom:
controls the
TM688-77
goniometer combines the outputs of the north-
south and east-west antennas into one signal
that is fed to the df receiver; the indicator
goniometer resolves the signal back into two
components of proper phase and amplitude,
which are applied to the horizontal and vertical
deflection plates of the azimuth indicator
cathode-ray tube. The external appearance of
Electrical Goniometer GO-5/GRD is illustrated
in figure 15. Figures 125 and 126 are schematic
diagrams for Electrical Goniometers GO-51
GRD and GO-6/GRD.
21. Description of Azimuth Indicator
IP-137/GRD
(fig. 16)
a. Azimuth Indicator IP-137/GRD consists
CAPTIVE
of a chassis 17 by 17 inches with a standard SCREW
rack mounting control panel 19 inches wide by
10% inches high, complete with 10 tubes in-
cluding a 5-inch cathode-ray tube. The operat-
ing controls, df receiver loudspeaker, power
 components in the electrical equipment cabin~t.

l Additional receptacles for interconnecting the

azimuth indicator, df receiver, and goniometer
drive assembly are available at the rear of the
chassis. The azimuth indicator includes a self-
contained regulated 275-volt B+ power supply
and a -2,000-volt high-voltage power supply
for the cathode-ray tube. The -2,000-volt poten-
tial is supplied by one replaceable unit desig-
nated as Power Supply PP-988/GRD (fig.
PTIVE
REW
105). The input voltage requirements are 115
volts, 50 to 60 cps and the power consumption
is 100 watts. The azimuth indicator fits into
the center compartment of the electrical equip-
COUPLING TM688-21 ment cabinet (fig. 13) and is held in place by
four captive screws. Handles are provided to
Figure 15. Electrical Goniometer GO-5/GRD. facilitate removal of the azimuth indicator for
servicing.
control switches and alidade scale assembly are b. The azimuth indicator is provided with an
mounted on the front panel. The azimuth indi- alidade and a lighted azimuth scale around the
cator accommodates the connectors for and 5-inch cathode-ray tube. The rotatable alidade
controls the applicatio.n of line power to all embodies cross hairs to facilitate reading the

A688-77

Ie north-
Ie signal
indicator
into two
nplitude,
l vertical
indicator
~rance of
lustrated
ichematic
s GO-51

Cltor

) consists
CAPTIVE
standard SCREW
s wide by
tubes in-
1e operat-
ar, power Figure 18. Azimuth Indicator IP-187/GRD.
23
 bearings and is equipped with a light shield.
The alidade assembly enables accurate bearing
and sense determination from the propeller-
shaped visual display.
22. Description of Radio Receiver
R-390/URR
(fig. 13)
a. Radio Receiver R-390/URR is a 33-tube
general purpose radio receiver with a self-
contained power supply that operates from a
115-volt, 50- to 60-cps, ac power source. The
operating controls, CARRIER LEVEL and
LINE LEVEL meters, PHONES jack, and an
accurate frequency indicating dial, are located
on the front panel. Power input and output
connectors, operating and spare fuses, tube
pullers, and pin straighteners are located on
the back panel. Radio Receiver R-390/URR is
composed of a main frame, front panel, back
panel, and seven subchassis.
b. The radio receiver is designed for mount-
ing in a 19-inch rack. Two handles are pro-
vided at the outer edge of the front panel to
facilitate withdrawal of the radio receiver from
the rack or case. Three Radio Receivers R-
390/URR are provided with Direction Finder
Set AN/TRD-4A. One of the receivers, used
as the df receiver, is mounted in the bottom
compartment of the electrical equipment cabi-
net (fig. 13). One of the receivers, used as the
intercept receiver, is provided installed in a
cabinet that is mounted on top of the operating
table, to the left of the electrical equipment
cabinet (23, fig. 19). The other receiver, used
as the communication receiver, is provided in-
stalled in a cabinet that is mounted on top of
the operating table, to the right of the electrical
equipment cabinet (18, fig. 19).
c. Instructions for the installation, operation,
and maintenance of the receivers are contained
in TM 11-856, Radio Receiver R-390/URR.
23. Description of Radio Frequency
Amplifier AM-496/TRD-4
(fig. 17)
a. Radio Fr~quency Amplifier AM-:,-496/
TRD-4 is a three-tube prearpplifi-er used during
single-loop, a;u~I-~!111operation. The case that
contains the pteamplifier is a housing for the
~shaft, 'bearings, and slip rings for the crossed-
loop and sense antennas and is also a mounting,
2~
for the antennas. The rf amplifier is attached
to the ceiling of the shelter and the antenna
mounting section extends above the roof. An
ANT. SELECT. switch built into the unit
allows the loop antennas to be used for either
rotatable single-loop, aural-null operation with
the rf amplifier, or fixed crossed-loop operation.
A hand wheel and an azimuth scale are pro-
vided for manually rotating the loop during
single-loop, aural-null operation. The over-all
dimensions of the case are approximately 22%
inches high by 6% inches deep.
b. The self-contained power supply is de-
signed for operation from a 115-volt, 50- to
60-cps ac power source. The power consump-
tion is 18 watts. The output impedance of the
rf amplifier is 100 ohms and the frequency
range is from .54 me to 30 me in five bands.
c. The antenna base consists of a rotatable
portion and a fixed portion. The rotatable por-
tion is connected by a shaft to a handwheel in
the shelter. The fixed portion is supported in
a fixed position relative to the shelter roof. The
rotatable portion contains the sockets for the
four legs of the crossed-loop antenna and for
the single-loop sense antenna.
24. Description of Radio Transmitter
T-279/UR
(fig. 18)
a. Radio Transmitter T-279/UR is a self-
contained, battery-powered portable unit used
as a target transmitter or signal source for
calibrating and checking the operation of the
direction finder equipment in the field. The
radio transmitter emits a low-power, continu-
ous-wave (cw) or modulated continuous-wave
(mew) signal. For identification of the signal,
an audio-frequency (af) tick is superimposed
on the rf signal approximately every 2 seconds.
The radio transmitter feeds a monopole antenna
mounted on the top of the radio transmitter
case. The radio transmitter normally rests on
the ground during operation.
b. All Component parts incl,uding the bat-
terie~ are ho~d in a sheet steel case. A hinged
cover on top 6f the case protects the operating
controls that are located on the top panel. The
hing~d cover is splashproofed by means of a
rubber gasket around the edge and is equipped
with a metal carrying handle. A neon lamp,
which is part of the ticking circuit, is located
 tached
ntenna
If. An
e unit
either
In with
!ration.
re pro-
during
over-all
"-"~~", . >.~..~.
!ly22% ~MP1.1FIER. A.F.' At.1-496/TRD.4
.$f.,Al"O_ O""~"_'_'Q''''''''
. stP\, (:QPI'N'l'I"" tr "I,"'~'('A' ": r
"I"..~ ,O: <'t'H ..I
. is de-
. 50- to

msump-
:e of the

~
'equency
oands. ..~
~otatable
," "". . . ...,,:.
able por- .~

wheel in
)Qrted in
'oaf. The
~ for the
I and for

itter

is a self-
unit used
;ource for
ion of the
field. The
r, continu-
luaus-wave
the signal,
)erimposed
,2 seconds.
:>leantenna
;ransmitter
Ily rests on AZIMUTH HAND
SCALE WHEEL
19the bat-
~. A hinged
.e operating
panel. The
means of a
TM688-115
is equipped
neon lamp, Figure 17. Radio Frequency Amplifier AM-496/TRD-4.
t, is located
25
on the top panel and is used as a power on top panel. Splashproofing of the feedthrough wiring j
indicator. bushing is accomplished by a rubber seal. A ual rese
c. The antenna consists of five telescoping spring clip under the insulator makes contact at 35 an
chromium-plated brass sections, adjustable to a with the antenna to hold it in position and breaker~
5-foot length. The telescoped sections may be also to connect it to the transmitter circuits. ceiling h
stored within the base by sliding the sections d. One 135-volt Battery BA-424/U and one and the
through the insulated bushing mounted on the 1.5-volt Battery BA-404/U supply the power are plug,
for the radio transmitter. The 1.5-volt A bat- e. She
tery supplies the required filament power. The shelter h
135-volt B battery supplies all operating poten- panel of
tials for the remaining circuits. The batteries maintain
are not supplied with the radio transmitter and within tJ
must be requisitioned. Directions for installing consists (
ANTEN NA the batteries are outlined in paragraph 42. fuel tank
drain.
25. Description of Shelter S-44A/G (1)
(figs. 19 and 20)
Shelter S-44A/G is a knock down-type field
and mobile shelter used to house all the equip-
ment of Direction Finder Set AN/TRD-4A
except the generator sets and to provide room
for three operators. The outside of the shelter
is 139 inches long by 74 inches square; it will
fit in the cargo body of a 2¥2-ton 6x6 truck.
Four tow rings, one at each lower corner, and
four tie-down fittings at each upper corner are
provided. The upper fittings hinge outward to
keep the hold-down bars away from the shelter
sides.
a. Shelter. The shelter consists of a one-
piece rigid floor and a one-piece top section
joined by wall panels. Two doors and four
windows are equipped with screens and black-
out blinds; a blackout curtain is included for
one door.
b. Roof and Corner Sections. The roof sec-
tion and four corner sections embody metal
screening that forms a shield which minimizes
loop errors caused by reradiation from electro-
static and electromagnetic fields generated
within the shelter.
c. Ventilating System. The ventilating sys-
tem consists of a motordriven blower (13, fig.
19) mounted in the roof section of a manually
operated blower outlet opening. Two lightproof 1 Storage (
KNURLED "riiustable louvers, equipped with removable 2
3
Fire extit
Lamp
HOLD-DOWN filters, filter the intake air. 4 Electrical
CY-142
SCREW d. Shelter Electrical System. Two raceways 5 Radio Frl
!----- with 16 receptacles for U5-volt, 60-cps, ac 6
7
8
Switch
Goniomet,
Electrical
TM688-31 service are provided on the shelter ceiling. 9
Electrical
Azimuth]
These receptacles comprise 12-plug receptacles 10 Loudsveal

Figure 18. Radio Transmitter T-279/UR. and four midget twist-lock receptacles. The
26
idthrough wiring for the raceway terminates in two man- heater is rated to deliver 60,000 Brit-
r seal. A ual reset-type overload circuit breakers rated ish thermal units per hour. The over-
~scontact at 35 amperes, 120 to 240 volts ac. The circuit all dimensions of the heater cabinet
ition and breakers (28, fig. 19) are located near the are approximately 28 inches high, 11
circuits. ceilingin a junction box. The ventilating blower inches deep, and 2414 inches long.
J and one and the heater, both operating on 115 volts, Outside air may be drawn in through
the power are plugged into the nearest ceiling receptacle. the louver in the shelter wall or inside
olt A bat- e. Shelte1' Heater Unit (16, fig. 19). The air may be drawn through the grill
)wer. The shelter heater unit is mounted on a modified end in front of the cabinet near the top
ing poten- panel of the shelter. The heater is used to and warm air discharged at the front
~ batteries maintain a comfortable working temperature of the cabinet near the floor.
mitter and within the shelter in cold weather. The unit (2) The unit can also be used for ventila-
. installing consists of a heater, inlet louver, exhaust pipe, tion in which case only the heater
3.ph42. fuel tank, fuel line, fuel drain, and water trap ventilating fan motor is in operation.
drain. (3) The heater is fully described in the
(1) The heating unit is a gasoline-burning, manual shipped with the heater.
"'/G
electrically operated space heater. The f. Loading Skids (13, fig. 20). The tW0
heater operates from a 115-volt, 50- loading skids are made of high-tensile steel.
a-type field to 60-cps, ac power source. The Each skid has a hook at one end to secure the
. the equip-
~/TRD-4A
ovide room
the shelter
.are; it will
6x6 truck.
corner, and
, corner are
outward to
1the shelter

s of a one-
top section
rs and four
.s and black-
included for

rhe roof sec- I

nbody metal
~hminimizes
from electro-
ls generated

ntilating sys-
)wer (13, fig.
)f a manually TME:8S-IIO

wo lightproof Storage cabinet 11

12
Desk lamp
Radio Transmitter T-279/UR
21
22
Ladder
Operating table
Fire extinguisher
th removable Lamp (stowed) 23 Intercept receiver
Electrical Equipment Cabinet 13 Blower 24 Cable Payout Reel RL--I74/G
CY-1426/U 14 Antenna Base MT-865/GR (stowed) ( stowed)
Radio Frequency Transmission Line 15 Junction Box J-95B/CRD-2 25 Cable Assembly Set CG-I097/TRD-4
Tworaceways Switch SA-346/GRD 16 Heater (2 sets)
6 Goniometer Drive MX-1170/GRD 17 Operator's chair 26 Electrical Power Cable Assembly
It, 60-cps, ac 7 Electrical Goniometer GO-5/GRD 18 Communication receiver
27
CX-2380/U
Terminal box
8 Electrical Goniometer GO-6/GRD 19 Df receiver
aelter ceiling. 9 Azimuth Indicator IP-137/GRD 20 Ladder strap and buckle assembly 28 Circuit breaker
10 Loudspeaker LS-166/U
ug receptacles
Figure 19. Location of equipment in shelter, left side.
eptacles. The
27
skid to the tailgate hinge pin of a 21f2-ton 6 x 6 justable hold-down bars are provided to secure 26. Descri
cargo truck. . the shelter when it is mounted on or while it a. Gener<J
g. Ladder (21, fig. 19). The 8-foot ladder is being transported in a 21f2-ton 6 x 6 cargo supplied wi'
folds at the center and has fittings to permit it truck. One end of a bar is hooked into a tie-
4A are per
to be locked in either the open or closed position. down fitting on the roof section and the other several exte
h. Tools. One l/2-inch wrench used to oper- end is hooked over the side board of the truck.
Payout Ree]
ate the fasteners and one screwdriver are The length of the bar is adj usted by means of cables are S
provided. . the turnbuckle. Hold-down bar extensions (15,
operating t:
i. Joining Cover (11, fig. 24). The mildew- fig. 20) are provided to lengthen the bar by 43) lists th
resistant canvas joining cover provides a means 10 inches. cates in the
of joining two shelters end-to-end to form a k. Additional Information. Instructions for is normally
larger inclosure. The joining cover is not used the installation, operation, and maintenance of payout reel.
for this purpose in Direction Finder Set AN/ the shelter are contained in TM 11-2599, Shel- b. Radio
TRD-4A but is supplied in the interest of shel- ters S-44jG and S-44A/G. The location of the 1078/U (2 J
ter standardization. equipment in the shelter is illustrated in figures sists of 2 :
j. Hold-Down Bars (14, fig. 20). Four ad- 19 and 20. Cable RG-1
UG-21B/U
2 3,4,5,6,7,8 9 assemblies
are providel
c. Radio
1079/U. 'I
Frequency I
.il II", ll\ \ nector UG/
cable assem
by differeni
( 1) 01
(V

D''*
\ \ ., . '::L @IjlI II
(2 ) 01
(V
(3) T,
an
17
, " , ,111I ( 4) 01
(V
d. Cable,

lit
II I
It). This I
electrically
16

I of 170 fee1
13A/U witt
on each en(
consists of .
W103 and
spares.
e. Cable
~5 14 13 12
It). This I
10, II 3,4,5,6,7,8
electrically
TM688-I09
of 9 feet of
1 Convenience outlets Antenna Section AT-442/GR 12 Ground rods (5 ea stowed) with Radio
2 Radio Frequency Amplifier (5 ea stowed) 13 Loading skids (2 ea)
AM-496/TRD-4 7 Antenna Loading Disk MX-1168/GR 14 Hold-down bars (4 ea) end. Three
3 Antenna Section AT-445/GR (5 ea stowed) 15 Hold-down bar extensions (4 ea)
4
(5 ea stowed)
Antenna Section AT-444/GR
8
9
Antenna mast container
Blackout curtain
(5 ea) 16
17
Antenna AT-297/TRD-4
Antenna Base MT-865/GR
(stowed) of W201 ar
(5 ea stowed) 10 Counterpoise MX-1169/GRD (4 ea stowed) and W204,
5 Antenna Section AT-443/GR (stowed)
(5 ea stowed) 11 Counterpoise container (stowed) I. Radio
Figure 20. Location of equipment in shelter, right side. 1379/U (14
28
 !cure
26. Description of Cords and Cables
He it a. General. Most of the cords and cables
:argo
supplied with Direction Finder Set AN/TRD-
a tie-
4A are permanently installed in the shelter,
other several external cables are contained in Cable
truck.
Payout Reel RL-174/U (fig. 21), and the spa e
ms of cablesare stowed in the storage bins under the
.s (15,
operating table. The cable check chart (par.
lar by 43) lists the function of each cable and indi-
cates in the Remarks column whether the cable
ms for
is normally installed or contained in the cable
mce of
payout reel.
I, Shel- b. Radio Frequency Cable Asser.~bly CG-
l of the
l078/U (2 ft 6 in.). This cable assembly con-
figures
sists of 2 feet 6 inches of Radio Frequency
CableRG-13A/U with a Radio Frequency Plug
UG-21B/U on each end. Four of these cable
9 assemblies (W401), W402, W403, and W404)
I 2378/U (3 ft). This cable assembly consists
are provided.
c. Radio Frequency Cable Assembly CG-
l079/U. This cable assembly consists of Radio
Frequency Cable RG-22B/U with a Plug C:m-
nector UG/421-U on each end. Five of these
cableassemblies are provided and distinguished
by different lengths.
(1) One 8-foot 6-inch cable assembly
(W205) is provided.
(2) One 2-foot lO-inch cable assembly
(W405) is provided.
(3) Two 2-foot cable assemblies (W501
and one spare) are provided.
(4) One 3-foot 5-inch cable assembly
(W304A) is provided.
d. CableAssembly Set CG-l 097/T RD-4 (170
It). This cable assembly set consists of two
electricallymatched cables. Each cable consists
of 170 feet of Radio Frequency Cable RG-
13AlU with Radio Frequency Plug UG-21B/U
on each end. Four sets are provided, one set
consistsof W101 and W102, one set consists of
W103and W104, and the other two sets are
spares.
.\
e. Cable Assembly Set CG-l098/TRD-4 (9
ft). This cable assembly set consists of two
,II 3,4,5,6,7,8 electricallymatched cables. Each cable consists
TM688-I09
of 9 feet of Radio Frequency Cable RG-13A/U
stowed) with RadioFrequency Plug UB-21B/U on each
l)
ea)
enslons (4 ea)
end. Three sets are provided, one set consists
'RD-4 (stowed)
-865/GR
of W201and W202,one set consists of W203
and W204,and the other set is a spare.
/. Radio Frequency Cable Assembly CG-
l379lU (14 ft 6 in.). This cable assembly con-
sists of 14 feet 6 inches of Radio Frequency
Cable RG-13A/U with Plug PL-259/U at one
end and a Plug Connector UG-573/U at the
other end. Two of these cable assemblies
(W1007A and W1008A) are provided.
g. CQ1'dCG-409E/U (2 ft 3 in.). This cord
consists of 2 feet 3 inches of Radio Frequency
Cable RG-58C/U with a Radio Frequency Plug
UG-88C/U at each end. One of these cords
(W303A) is provided.
h. Electrical Power Cable Assembly CX-
2377/ U (2 ft 8 in.). This cable assembly con-
sists of 2 feet 3 inches of two-conductor cable
with a female plug #AN-3108A-14S-9S on
one end and two soldering lugs on the other
end. One of these cable assemblies (W302) is
provided.
i. Electrical Power Cable Assembly CX-
of 3 feet of 2-conductor cable with a female
plug #AN-3106A-12S-3S on one end and a
male plug #AN-3108A-12S-3P on the other
end. Two of these cable assemblies (W301 and
one sp'ilre) are provided.
j. Electrical Powe1' Cable Assembly CX-
2379/U (2 ft 6 in.). This cable assembly con-
sists of 2 feet 6 inches of four conductor cable
with a female plug #AN-3106A-14S-5S on
one end and a male plug #AN-3108A-14S-5P
on the other end. One of these cable assemblies
(W701) is provided.
-k. Electrical Power Cable Assembly CX-
2380/U (20 ft). This cable assembly consists
of 20 feet of two-conductor cable with two ter-
minal lugs on each end. Four of these cable
assemblies (W801, W802, W803, and one spare)
are provided. _
l. Electrical Power Cable Assembly CX-
2381/U (.ft). This cable assembly consists
of two-conductor cable with a Harvey Hubbell
connector No. 7238 at one end and a Harvey
Hubbell connector No. 7224 at the other end.
Two of these cable assemblies are provided, one
(W901) is 8 feet and the other (W902) is 10
feet long.
m. Electrical Power Cable Assembly CX-
2382/U (10 ft). This cable assembly consists
of a two-conductor cable with a Harvey Hubbell
connector No. 7224 on one end and two ter-
minallugs on the other end. One of these cable
assemblies (W903) is provided.
n. Electrical Power Cable Assembly CX-
2383/U ( ft in.). This cable assembly con-
29
sists of two-conductor cable with a Harvey
Hubbell connector No. 7224 on one end and two
terminal lugs on the other end. Two of these
cable assemblies are provided, one which is 16
feet long and is used as W1001 and the other
which is 3 feet 4 inches long and is used as
W1002.
o. Electrical Power Cable Assembly CX-
2384/U (9 It). This cable assembly consists
of 9 feet of two-conductor cable with terminal
lugs on one end and the other end is unproc-
essed. One of these cable assemblies is provided
and used as W1003.
Figure 21. Cable Payout Reel RX-174/G.
27. Description of Minor Components
a. Compass (fig. 27). For orienting the Ad-
cock antenna and the loop antennas during
installation, a compass, a ball and socket, and
an adapter are furnished.
b. Tripod (7, fig. 24). A tripod is used with
30
the compass to orient the Adcock antenna with standby unit
true or magnetic north during installation. the third is i
c. Operator's Chairs (17, fig. 19). Three Set PU-236/'
office-type chairs for the operators are fur- Unit PU-58/
nished with Direction Finder Set AN /TRD-4A. power unit
d. Cable Payout Reel RL-174/G (fig. 21). 60-cps, singl
The cable payout reel supplied with Direction capacity is 5
Finder Set AN /TRD-4A is a cable reel mounted 6.25 kilovolt-
in its own transport case. The cable payout tor. Refer 1
reel facilitates laying and rewinding of the 58/G, for de
main power cable and Adcock antenna cables. i. Othe1' (
e. Storage Cabinet (1, fig. 19). A storage parts descrit
cabinet with three drawers is provided on one Finder Set 1
end wall of the shelter. The equipment stored fuses and lar
in these drawers is as follows: stake adapte
(1) The equipment stored in the bottom container, gl
drawer is illustrated in figure 22. 166/U.
(2) The equipment stored in the middle 28. Runnil
drawer is as follows: Note: The
(a) Receiver spares (par. 28e) are also listed
(b) Radio transmitter spares (par. 28b) a. Azimut
(c) Headsets and cords (2 and 3, fig. 25) Spare V
(d) Telegraph key (11, fig. 25) 1 t
(e) Special tools kit (4, fig. 25)
(3) The equipment stored in the top
drawer is as follows:
(a) Azimuth indicator spares (par. 28a)
(b) Rf amplifier spares (par. 28c)
(c) Goniometer drive spares (par. 28d)
I. Operating Table (22, fig. 19). Most of
the major components of the direction finder
set mount on a pipe frame table secured to the
shelter floor. The operating table includes stor-
age bins underneath and an armrest along the
front, with lift-up doors and storage spaces
inside. These storage spaces and their contents I3J
are listed in (1), (2), and (3) below:
(1) Contents of the left side of the storage
bin are shown in figure 23.
(2) Contents of the right side of the stor-
14~
age bin are shown in figure 24.
(3) Items of equipment stored in the arm-
rest and middle drawer of the storage
bin are shown in figure 25. 15 ~/fJ
~
g. Tools. A set of tools for installing and
repairing the direction finder set is included
with the equipment (par. 88).
h. Gasoline Engine Generator Set PU-236/G.
Two generator sets are supplied as part of 1 Switch Bo:
Direction Finder Set AN /TRD-4A. Up to 2
3
CompaSs c
Compass
three generator sets may be used alternately 4 Ban and s
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1 Electrical Power Cable Assembly 6 Counterpoise clamps 1 Cable As!

CX-2380/U (20 ft) 7 Locating pins and container 11 Bag for locating pins and layout (170 ft
2 Guy stakes and container template cables'
8 Layout template chain 12 Gag for g-uys
3 Hammer 9 Guy stake adapter 13 2 Mast Bas
4 Bag for counterpoise clamps Telephone mounting bracket :I Mast Bas
10 Nylon guys 14 Telephone EE-8-B
5 Grounding straps 15 4 Mast Sec.
Skid rope 1'4 -inch (100 ft)
Figure 23. Contents of storage bin, left side.

c. Rf Amplifier Spares. 3 type 6BJ6 pentodes.

Spare tubes. 6 type 6C4W triodes.
1 type 6AU6 pentode. 1 type 12AT7 dual triode. g. Shelter
1 type 6X4W rectifier. 3 type 12AU7 dual triodes. 3 keys.
Spare dial lamps. 1 type 26Z5W rectifier. 3 cord i
2 Lamps LM-52. 1 type 5651 voltage regulator. 10 panel
Spare fuses. 4 type 5749 6BA6W pentodes. h. Adcock
6 Bussman type AGC %-ampere 1 type 6082 dual triode.
fuses. 1 Anter
Spare fuses.
1 Anter
d. Goniometer Drive Spares. 6 type 3AG 3-ampere fuses. 1 Anter
Spare lamp. 6 type 3AG %-ampere fuses. 1 Anter
1 Lamp LM-52. Spare dial lamps.
1 Anter
4 type GE 327 lamps.
e. Receiver Spares. f. Heater Spares. 1 anten
Spare tubes. 1 type AG6-12 volt spare plug. 6 grOUI
2 type 3TF7 voltage regulators. 1 type XEJ-14-2 electrode. 1 Anter
6 type 6AJ5 pentodes. 1 electrode gasket. 1 anten
2 type 6AK6 pentodes. 1 tank gasket. 6 guy 2
1 type 6BH6 pentode. 1 hmk fitting. 5 Guy:
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Cable Assembly Set CG-1097/TRD-4 5 Mast Sections MS-117-A 10 Cable Assembly Set CG-1098/TRD-4
).out (170 ft) (a set consists of two 6 Mast Sections MS-116-A (9 ft) (a set consists of two
cables electrically matched) 7 Tripod with adapter and cap cables electrically matched)
2 Mast Base Brackets MP-50 8 Electrical Power Cable Assembly 11 Shelter joining cover
3 Mast Bases AB-15/GR C7-2378/U (3 ft) 12 Electrical Power Cable Asse~bly
. Mast Sections MS-118-A 9 Radio Frequenc). Cable Assembly CX-2380/U (20 ft)
CG-1079/U (2 ft)

Figure 24. Contents of table storage bin, right side.

g. Shelter Spares (Stowed in Floor Cavity). 3 nylon guys.

3 keys. 10 locating pins.
3 cord grip caps. i. Whip Antenna Spares.
'. 10 panel fasteners. 1 Mast Section MS-116-A.
I, 1 Mast Section MS-117-A.
h. Adcock Antenna Spares.
1 Antenna Section AT-442/GR. 1 Mast Section MS-118-A.
1 Antenna Section AT-443/GR. j. Spare Cables.
2 Cable Assembly Sets CG-1097/TRD-4
1 Antenna Section AT-444/GR.
(170 ft).
1 Antenna Section AT-445/GR.
1 Cable Assembly Set CG-1098/TRD-4
1 Antenna Base MT-865/GR.
(9 £1).
1 antenna coupler. 1 Radio Frequency Cable Assembly
6 ground straps. CG-1079/U (2 ft).
1 Antenna Loading Disk MX-1168/GR. 1 Electrical Power Cable Assembly
1 antenna mast container. CX-2378/U (3 ft).
6 guy adapters. 1 Electrical Power Cable Assembly
5 Guy Stakes GP-2. CX-2380/U (20 ft).
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1 Literature 5 Steel tape, 50-foot 9 AJlnement tools 13 Test cable, rf amplifier

2 Cords for headset 6 Allen wrenches 10 Antistatic wax
3 Headsets 7 Tube adapters 11 Telegraph Key J-47
4 Special tool kit ba~ 8 Tube extractor 12 Screwdrivers

Figure 25. Contents of armrest and storage cabinet, middle drawer.

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