Volume 1
MIL-HDBK-162A
Section 1
15 December 1965
ITEM NAME: RADIO SET
TYPE: AN/TPS-2
Type of Engine: I cycle
RELATION TO SIMILAR EQUIPMENT
Type of Cooling System: Air cooled
Type of Generator: Belt-driven type
The AN/TPS-2 is similar to, but not the same as
Number of Revolutions per Minute:
Radio Set SCR-602-A.
8000 rpm
Frequency: 400 cycle
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Power: 825 w
Operating Frequency: Approx 400 mc
Type of Installation: Portable
Operating Power Requirements: 115v ac,
Equipment Purpose: Detection of aircraft
400 cps, single p)h, 825 w
Power Unit Data (PU-9/TPS-2)
Effective Reception Range: Approx 25 mi
Type of Power Unit: Motor Generator
PRINCIPAL COMPONENTS AND PHYSICAL DATA
COMPONENTS
QTY
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
UNIT WT.
(Inches)
(Pounds)
Radio Transmitter T-25/TPS-2
1
16 x 17 x 26
75
Receiver-Indicator R-36/TPS-2
1
16 x 17 x 26
75
Generator Portion of Power Unit
1
16 x 17 x 23
75
PU-9/TPS-2
Engine Portion of Power Unit
1
16 x 17 x 19
70
PU-9/TPS-2 (Tool Roll)
Cables, test meter, spare
1
16 x 17 x 30-1/2
60
tubes, ropes
Left, Section of Antenna
1
8-1/2 x 28 x 60-1/4
35
AT-17/TPS-2
Right, Section of Antenna
1
8-1/2 x 28 x 60-1/4
35
AT-17/TPS-2
Antenna Mast, Struts
1
10 dia x 75 high
60
Spare Engine
1
16 x 17 x 19
65
Spare Generator & Spare Parts
1
16 x 17 x 23
70
Set of Equipment Spares
1
16 x 17 x 26
75
REFERENCE DATA AND LITERATURE
Technical Manuals:
TM 11-1339 for Radio Set AN/TPS-2.
AN/TPS-2: 2
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