Aircraft receiver Type 1082

Aircraft receiver Type 1082 developed by RAE from 1935. Saw action during the Battle of Britain.

Designed for use in aircraft for the reception of R/T, CW and MCW. In RAF use c.1937-1941, the receiver is a five valve TRF receiver with direction finding capabilities. The valves are 2-volt directly heated battery types and high tension supply is from a 120v dry battery. The frequency band is covered by 14 pairs of plug in coils and to the aerial circuits of same can be attached a direction finding loop, as shewn.

CW reception is possible by adjusting the reaction control until oscillation occurs. This is detected by touching the "Oscillation Test Point" with a wet finger when it is apparent that the receiver is in a state of oscillation. Adjusting the reaction control to a point just below oscillation point also produces the maximum receiver sensitivity.

Details

Category:
Farnborough
Object Number:
1993-1879
type:
receiver

Parts

Aircraft receiver Type 1082, used during the 'Battle of Britain'

Aircraft receiver Type 1082, used during the 'Battle of Britain'

Aircraft receiver Type 1082 developed by RAE from 1935. Saw action during the Battle of Britain.

Materials:
wood & plastic & bakelite
Object Number:
1993-1879 Pt2
type:
receiver