AN/UPN-1
The AN/UPN-1 was a radar Pathfinder radio beacon used by the United States Army Air Forces and Airborne forces during World War II.
Use
Radar beacon AN/UPN-1, sometimes known as BUPS (Beacon, Ultra Portable, S-band), is an ultra-portable radio beacon for ground, paratroop or shipboard use having a range of 35 to 50 miles. The set is capable of being interrogated by airborne radars operating on beacon function and replying with a coded signal permitting the beacon to be located in range and azimuth. It is capable of transmitting five different codes, it transmits on 3256 Mc. (Megacycles [per second], now MHz (Megahertz)) and receives on 3333 Mc. peak power output is 50 Watts.
Components
- RT-72 Transponder assembly
- CY-220 case
- MX-242 harness
- CY-221 chest
- CY-222 battery case
- PP-116 Rectifier battery charger
- MX-253 harness
- AS-172 antenna assembly
- AS-171 antenna assembly
- CX-237 cord
- CG-92 cord
- AB-49 antenna support
- CY-225 case
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See also
References
- TM 11-227 Signal Communication Directory. dated 10 April 1944
- TM 11-487 Electrical Communication systems Equipment. dated 2 October 1944
- Graphic Survey of Radio and Radar Equipment Used by the Army Airforce. section 3 Radio Navigation Equipment Dated May 1945
External links
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