MIflyer
1st Lieutenant
The cover of this WW2 magazine shows the radio operator position in an aircraft. I think it probably is a B-26. Also attached is a photo of the radio operator position in the B-26 Flak Bait.
Shown in the photo is a BC-348 receiver directly in front of the operator, used for long range liaison communications. Up above are two SCR-274-N transmitters, used for local communications between aircraft and between control towers. On the shelf below the BC-348 are the SCR-274-N receivers, typically covering 3-6 MHZ, 6-9.1 MHZ and 190 to 550 KHZ. Note that the receivers have extended tuning cables attached, which allows the pilots to tune them from remote controls in the cockpit.
The large transmitter employed with the BC-348, the BC-375, is located out of sight in the compartment.
Shown in the photo is a BC-348 receiver directly in front of the operator, used for long range liaison communications. Up above are two SCR-274-N transmitters, used for local communications between aircraft and between control towers. On the shelf below the BC-348 are the SCR-274-N receivers, typically covering 3-6 MHZ, 6-9.1 MHZ and 190 to 550 KHZ. Note that the receivers have extended tuning cables attached, which allows the pilots to tune them from remote controls in the cockpit.
The large transmitter employed with the BC-348, the BC-375, is located out of sight in the compartment.
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