MIL-HDBK-162A
Volume 1
15 December 1965
Section 3
DATE: 1 July 1964
ITEM NAME: RADAR SET
COGNIZANT SERVICE: USN
TYPE: AN/SPN-13
FEDERAL STOCK NUMBER:
USA
USN
USAF
USMC
STATUS OR TYPE CLASSIFICATION
Mfg(s) Name or Code Number: General Electric Company
oscillator (automatic or manual control)
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
Presentation: One 17-in. PPI
Range Scales: 1.5, 5, 10, 25, and 50 mi
The AN/SPN-13 is a shipborne dual-frequency
Pulse Repetition Rate: 1, 200 cps
navigational radar equipment. Both 3070 and 9375 mc
Antenna Type: Horn, slotted line
operations are combined in a single set.
Antenna Polarization: Horizontal
The equipment is comprised of two major units; a
Operating Voltages and Power Requirements:
single antenna which is used for both frequencies; and a
115v, 60 cps, 1-ph, 700w
compact console which contains all controls, a 17-in.
PPI, indicator chassis, transmitter chassis, and power
supplies.
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
Siting:
RELATION TO SIMILAR EQUIPMENT
Mounting: Antenna pedestal requires a mount-
ing base 17 inches square or 18 inches in di-
None.
ameter. The console is deck mounted on
bridge and requires a space 16.5 inches by
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
18.5 inches.
Cabling Requirements:
Frequency: 3070 and 9375 mc
Related Equipment:
Frequency Control: 3-cm and 10-cm klystron
AN/SPN-13: 1
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