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R-442A/VRC Receiver AN/VRC-12 Radio Military Vehicle M151 MUTT FM

R-442A/VRC Receiver AN/VRC-12 Radio Military Vehicle M151 MUTT FM

$499.00 USD
$499.00 USD $499.00 USD
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Country of Origin
United States

R-442A/VRC Radio Receiver - Core Component of the AN/VRC-12 System

Up for sale is a functional R-442A/VRC Receiver, a legendary piece of military communication hardware. This unit served as the backbone of NATO communications for decades and was the primary auxiliary receiver in nearly every Western military vehicle from the 1960s through the early 2000s.

Key Features & History

  • Versatile Application: Standard equipment for iconic vehicles like the M151 MUTT and various Armored Personnel Carriers.

  • Efficient Design: Known for its low power consumption and rugged construction, making it the ideal "always-on" duty receiver.

  • Interoperability: Features a dual squelch system (150 Hz tone or classic noise gate), allowing seamless communication even with vintage legacy radio systems.

  • Robust Protection: Excellent input overload protection and high image frequency rejection.

Condition

  • Technical Status: Fully operational and in very good technical condition.

  • Cosmetic Status: Shows minor signs of authentic military use, such as small scratches on the casing (often caused by the unit being used as a shelf inside vehicles).

  • Note: The photo shows a representative unit from our stock.

Technical Specifications

Feature Specification
Frequency Range 30.00 – 75.95 MHz
Channels 920 channels (50 kHz spacing)
Mode FM
Sensitivity 0.5 μV at 10 dB S/N ratio
Image Rejection Over 85 dB
Squelch 150 Hz Tone-controlled or Noise-gate
Audio Output 500 mW (600 Ω speaker) / 150 mW (600 Ω headset)
Operating Temp -40°C to +65°C (-40°F to 149°F)
Power Supply 24–28 VDC (Operating range 18V – 30V), ~0.75A
Dimensions Approx. 15.2 x 12.7 x 33 cm (6 x 5 x 13 in)
Weight Approx. 8.4 kg (18.5 lbs)

Shipping: Worldwide shipping available with secure packaging


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