Apollo hand-held UHF survival radio, 1970.
This type of radio was part of the Apollo survivalk Kit kept in the Command Modul. It could be used if the astronauts returned to Earth off-course, landing in a remote region, or if there was a delay in their rescue and recovery. They could use this radio as a 'beacon' or for two-way communication with their rescuers. It operated at 243 MHz and was water-tight. It could operate as a beacon for up to 24 hours. It is equipped with an extendable antenna, a second battery pack, and a spacecraft connector cable.
Details
- Category:
- Space Technology
- Object Number:
- 1986-59
- Materials:
- metal (unknown), aluminium (metal), glass, plastic (unidentified), textile, synthetic fibre, elastic and electrical components
- Measurements:
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overall: 200 mm x 108 mm x 60 mm, , .96kg
- type:
- radio receiver
- copyright:
- National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution
- credit:
- Lent by the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Washington, DC
