691

The 691 set, or outfit CUH is a UHF transmitter and receiver set, built for the Admiralty during the fifties.

Below: Transmitter
 

 

Below: Receiver
 

 

COMMENTARY

The 691 set is a VHF transmitter and receiver set, capable of transmitting AM, CW, MCW or FM.
Channel is selected from one of ten crystal controlled channels.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Frequency Range:    277-283MHz ten channel crystal controlled
Modes:                    AM, FM, MCW, CW
Power Output:        10 Watts

 

CONSTRUCTION

The 691 receiver and transmitter are mounted in two separate cases. Each unit has a power supply drawer, and a transmitter or receiver drawer. Layout is classical Admiralty style, with monstrous power components mounted together in the bottom of the unit in their own tray, and the electronics mounted in its own tray.

Below: Transmitter Power Supply drawer. 
 

Below: Transmitter drawer. The ten channel crystal oven is at bottom right of picture. The final tube is at top centre of picture.
 

Below: Receiver power supply drawer.
 

Below: Receiver drawer
 

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