Volume 1
MIL-HDBK-162A
Section 3
15 December 1965
ITEM NAME: RADAR SET
TYPE: AN/BPS-9B
Type First Detector: Crystal, 1N23B
RELATION TO SIMILAR EQUIPMENT
BO Type: Klystron, integral cavity
The AN/BPS-9B is similar to Radar Sets AN/BPS-9
Pre-IF. Band Pass: 3.5 to 4 mc (at 3 db
and AN/BPS-9A except for the antenna assemblies
down point).
which are electrically and functionally interchangeable
IF. Frequency: 60 mc
but they require different maintenance parts.
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Transmitting System
Video Band Pass: 3.5 mc (at 3 db down
Number of Bands: 1 band
point).
Number of Channels: 1 channel
Receiver Noise Figure: 17 db
Pulse Rate: 600 pps, adjustable plus or
Type Second Detector: Type 6AL5 electron
minus 10%
tube in IF. amplifier.
Pulse Length: 0.5 usec
Number of Bands: 1 band
Pulse Shape: Square
Number of Channels: 1 channel
Type of Modulator: Non-linear coil
Peak R-F Power: 75 to 110 kw
Operating Power Requirements: 115v ac, 60
cps, single ph.
Receiving System
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
Type of Antenna Coupling: Duplexer w/TR
Not available.
and ATR tubes.
Type of Receiver: Double detector
PRINCIPAL COMPONENTS AND PHYSICAL DATA
SHIPPING DATA
COMPONENTS
QTY
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
UNIT WT.
(Inches)
(Pounds)
Accessory Kit includes:
1
20 x 22 x 46
200
Dummy Antenna TS-231/AP
1
Phase Adjuster CW-14ABM-1
2
Directional Coupler
1
CW-14ABL
Headset Assembly
1
(N17-H-52031-1552)
Key Assembly
1
(N17-K-45B94-2451)
Waveguide Stop CW-23ALJ
1
Sensitivity Time Control
1
CW-23A3G-2
Frequency Power Meter
1
TS-230C/AP
Antenna Assy AS-996/BPS-98
2
including:
1
18 x 20 x 25
175
CW-10AFX
1
16 x 17 x 27
150
CW-21ADF-1
Motor Drive Gear Unit
1
20 dia x 28 lg
150
CW-10723
Set of Waveguide Parts
1
6 x 10 x 137
125
D-152697
Horn Antenna
1
15 x 18 x 44
200
AT-294/BPS-1
Radar Set Console
1
35 x 48 x 62
1570
OA-1928/BPS-9
1
25 x 28 x 38
500
CW-43ADJ-1
Power Distribution Unit
1
17 x 27 x 30
140
CW-23AGS-1
Junction Box Set of Inter-
1
18 x 23 x 23
125
Connecting Cables CW-62217
AN/BPS-9B: 2