BC-654

The 'BC-654' is a World War II era combination transmitter and receiver that is designed to be used mounted in a vehicle or as a ground (base) station. They have been used for Amateur radio communications as
they cover sections of the 80, 75, and 60m bands.^[1]

Contents

Technical Description

Performance Specifications

History

Appearances in popular culture

See also

References

General references

Technical Description

★ Manufacturer: The Crosley Corporation, Cincinnati, Ohio

★ Frequency Range: continueous 3800 to 5800KHz

★ Modes: AM (A3E) CW (N1A)

★ Receiver Type: Superheterodyne receiver, single conversion

★ IF Frequency: 455KHz

★ Dimensions: 18" x 14" x 9 3/4" (BC-654 only)

★ Weight: 44.75 lbs BC-654 only

Performance Specifications

★ Transmitter output

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★ AM: 17W

★
★ CW: 24W

★ Receiver Sensitivity: TBS

History

The Crosley Corporation of Cincinnati, Ohio manufactured the SCR-284 field radio, that consists of the 'BC-654' and support equipment, and which was a mainstay of United States military communications. Beginning in 1943, over eighteen hundred units were built and deployed to the European theater.^[2]

Appearances in popular culture

★ There was an episode of the Munsters that show Grandpa Munster using a 'BC-654' as an Amateur radio operator in his ham station.

See also

★ ART 13 transmitter

★ ARC-5

★ BC-348

★ Vintage amateur radio

References

1.
Radio Set BC-654-A SCR-284-A Receiver and Transmitter

2. Discovering America: A Special Issue, , , , Journal of American History,

General references

★ TM-11-275 — Technical Manual And Operating Instructions For The SCR-284-A Radio Set (BC-654-A Radio Receiver And Transmitter