Decca airfield radar

Decca airfield radar

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Decca airfield radar, type 424, c. 1950.

Details

Category:
Radar & Radio Location
Object Number:
1976-212
Measurements:
overall: 3250 mm x 4500 mm x 2250 mm, 618 kg
type:
radar
credit:
Dollman Electronics Ltd.

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Decca airfield radar

Decca airfield radar

Decca airfield radar, type 424, c. 1950.

Measurements:
overall: 3250 mm x 4500 mm x 2250 mm, 618 kg
Object Number:
1976-212/1
type:
radar
Components of Decca airfield radar

Components of Decca airfield radar

Components of Decca airfield radar, type 424, c. 1950. Components include:

Decca Radar Type 424 - Display unit type 4247, Serial no P0027;

Decca Radar Type 424 - Display unit type 4247, Serial no P0028;

High vacuum magnetic valve, serial no 313, Made in England by W. Edwards & Co (London) LTD;

Decca Radar LTD - Rectifier unit type 4246, serial no P0100; Decca Radar LTD - R.F.Unit type 4243;

Decca Radar LTD - R.F. Unit type 4243, serial no R.D 0003;

Decca Radar LTD - R.F Unit type 4243, serial no P0009;

Cardboard Box;

Motor Alternator Exciter, Manufactured by W. Mackie & Co LTD;

Grey metal case housing electronics and valves;

Black metal case housing electronics and valves;

Control panel with three dials.

Measurements:
overall: 820 mm x 1830 mm x 1375 mm,
Object Number:
1976-212/2
type:
radar