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==SCR-506 command set==
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The SCR-506 command set was usually found in the battalion and regimental S-3 TOC. it was standardized in Dec. of 1941. artillery TO&E indicates it was also issued to service batterys.
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==Components==
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* [[BC-652]] Receiver
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* [[BC-653]] Transmitter
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* [[FT-253]] rack mount
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* [[CH-74]] optional
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* [[MP-57]] antenna mount
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* [[W-146]], antenna lead in
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* [[AN-24]] guys
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* [[AN-27]], dummy load
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* [[DM-40]], 12 Volt, BC-652,
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* [[DM-41]], 24 volt, BC-652,
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* [[DM-42]], 12 Volt, BC-653,
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* [[DM-43]], 24 Volt, BC-653,
 
[[File:SCR-506_Data.png|400px]]
 
[[File:SCR-506_Data.png|400px]]
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[[File:BG-56 8751774301 l.jpg|400px]]
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==Sherman Installation==
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on the so called porcupine tank, or TOC tank (Tactical Operation Center) the antenna for the sponson mounted radio goes here, but obviously needs some sort of adapter plate.
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[[File:BOGantenna hole.JPG|400px]]
  
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Note the offset of the antenna, this followed an example from a european found artifact, which also had a 1 inch hole for a separate antenna wire, presumably for an [[MP-48]] set up.
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[[File:IMG 0520.JPG|400px]]
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[[File:IMG 0521.JPG|400px]]
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mount and receiver installed
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[[File:SCR-506rec.JPG|400px]]
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[[File:SCR-506.1d.JPG|400px]]
  
 
==Reference Files==
 
==Reference Files==
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* '''TM 11-630''' Radio Set SCR-506-A. War Dept. Feb. 1943. 113 p. U408.3.A13 TM 11-630 Feb. 1943 Feb. 1943. {{pdf|TM 11-630.pdf|TM 11-630 1944}}
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* SIG 7 and 8, 1956 {{pdf|SCR-506A Depot maintenance SIG7 SIG8 1956.pdf|SIG 7 and 8 1956}}
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;{{pdf|TM-11-310-SCHEM.PDF|TM 11-310}}
 
;{{pdf|TM-11-310-SCHEM.PDF|TM 11-310}}
 
:Schematic Diagrams for Maintenance of Ground Radio Communication Set
 
:Schematic Diagrams for Maintenance of Ground Radio Communication Set
 
::October 1942
 
::October 1942
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* '''TM 11-2701''', 05/17/44. Installation of Radio Equipment in Car, Half-Track, M2, 66 pages. PB 23457 - BSIR 2(2):87; 07/05/46 {{pdf|TM 11-2701 1944.pdf|TM 11-2701 1944}} (Museum TD, Soesterberg/Corjan de Wit}}
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* '''TM 11-2710''', 07/22/44. Installation of Radio Equipment in Truck, 3/4-ton, 4x4, Carryall, 58 pages. PB 23460 - BSIR 2(2):97; 07/12/46 {{pdf|TM 11-2710 1944.pdf|TM 11-2710 1944}} (Museum TD, Soesterberg NL/Corjan de Wit)  See also '''[[DODGE 3/4-TON 4 X 2 WC 51 through WC-60]]'''
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* '''TM 11-2714''', 44. Installation of Radio Equipment in Carrier, Personnel, Half-Track, M3, 40 pages. PB 23462 - BSIR 2(2):87; 07/05/46 {{pdf|TM 11-2714 1944.pdf|TM 11-2714 1944}} (Museum TD, Soesterberg NL/Corjan de Wit}
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* '''TM 11-2715''', Installation of Radio Equipment in Truck, 1/4-ton, 4x4, 78 pages, Sep.30, 1944  PB 23463 - BSIR 2(4):251;    {{pdf|TM 11-2715 1944.pdf|TM 11-2715 1944}} (Museum TD, Soesterberg, NL (Corjan de Wit)  See [[1/4-Ton 4x4 Truck (Willys-Overland Model MB and FORD Model GPW]]
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** '''TM 11-2715 Changes 1''' d.d. Jan.26, 1945 '''and 2''' d.d. May 17, 1945 {{pdf|TM 11-2715 C1 AND C2.pdf|TM 11-2715 C1 + C2}} (Museum TD, Soesterberg, NL (Corjan de Wit)
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* '''TM 11-2717''', 44. Installation of Radio and Interphone Equipment in Car, Scout, M3A1, 68 pages. PB 23464 - BSIR 2(4):251; 07/26/46  {{pdf|TM 11-2717 1944.pdf|TM 11-2717 1944}} (Museum TD, Soesterberg NL/Corjan de Wit}}
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* '''TM 11-2725''', 45. Installation of Radio Equipment in Truck, 3/4-ton, 4x4, Weapon Carrier, 68 pages. PB 80902 - BSIR 7(1):35; 10/03/47 {{pdf|TM 11-2725 1945.pdf|TM 11-2725 1945}} (Museum TD, Soesterberg NL/Corjan de Wit)  See also '''[[DODGE 3/4-TON 4 X 2 WC 51 through WC-60]]'''
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* '''TM 11-2748''', 45. Installation of Radio and Interphone Equipment in Medium Tank M4A3 or M4A3E2, 75-mm Gun, Wet Stowage; Medium Tank M4A1, M4A2, and M4A3, 76-MM Gun, Wet Stowage; Medium Tank M4 or M4A3, 105-MM Howitzer, Jan.12, 1945  {{pdf|TM 11-2748 1945.pdf|TM 11-2748 1945 + C2}} (Incl. C2 of Jun.20, 1945 (Museum TD, Soesterberg/Corjan de Wit}}
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* '''TM 11-2754''', 45. Installation of Radio and Interphone Equipment in '''[[Tank, Light, M24]]''', 45 pages. PB 80903 - BSIR 7(1):35; 10/03/47 {{pdf|TM 11-2754 1950.pdf|TM 11-2754 1950}}
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* '''TM 11-2757''', 45. Installation of Radio and Interphone Equipment in Vehicle, Utility, Armored M39 (T41) or T41E1.  War Dept.  May 1945.  42 p. U408.3.A13 TM 11-2757 May 1945  {{pdf|TM 11-2757 1945.pdf|TM 11-2757 1945}}
  
  
 
[[Category:Military/Radios]]
 
[[Category:Military/Radios]]

Revision as of 23:42, 12 August 2023

SCR-506 command set

The SCR-506 command set was usually found in the battalion and regimental S-3 TOC. it was standardized in Dec. of 1941. artillery TO&E indicates it was also issued to service batterys.


Components

SCR-506 Data.png BG-56 8751774301 l.jpg

Sherman Installation

on the so called porcupine tank, or TOC tank (Tactical Operation Center) the antenna for the sponson mounted radio goes here, but obviously needs some sort of adapter plate.

BOGantenna hole.JPG

Note the offset of the antenna, this followed an example from a european found artifact, which also had a 1 inch hole for a separate antenna wire, presumably for an MP-48 set up.

IMG 0520.JPG

IMG 0521.JPG

mount and receiver installed

SCR-506rec.JPG

SCR-506.1d.JPG

Reference Files

  • TM 11-630 Radio Set SCR-506-A. War Dept. Feb. 1943. 113 p. U408.3.A13 TM 11-630 Feb. 1943 Feb. 1943.

Adobe PDF icon.png TM 11-630 1944

  • SIG 7 and 8, 1956

Adobe PDF icon.png SIG 7 and 8 1956

Adobe PDF icon.png TM 11-310

Schematic Diagrams for Maintenance of Ground Radio Communication Set
October 1942
  • TM 11-2701, 05/17/44. Installation of Radio Equipment in Car, Half-Track, M2, 66 pages. PB 23457 - BSIR 2(2):87; 07/05/46

Adobe PDF icon.png TM 11-2701 1944 (Museum TD, Soesterberg/Corjan de Wit}}

  • TM 11-2710, 07/22/44. Installation of Radio Equipment in Truck, 3/4-ton, 4x4, Carryall, 58 pages. PB 23460 - BSIR 2(2):97; 07/12/46

Adobe PDF icon.png TM 11-2710 1944 (Museum TD, Soesterberg NL/Corjan de Wit) See also DODGE 3/4-TON 4 X 2 WC 51 through WC-60

  • TM 11-2714, 44. Installation of Radio Equipment in Carrier, Personnel, Half-Track, M3, 40 pages. PB 23462 - BSIR 2(2):87; 07/05/46

Adobe PDF icon.png TM 11-2714 1944 (Museum TD, Soesterberg NL/Corjan de Wit}

  • TM 11-2715, Installation of Radio Equipment in Truck, 1/4-ton, 4x4, 78 pages, Sep.30, 1944 PB 23463 - BSIR 2(4):251;

Adobe PDF icon.png TM 11-2715 1944 (Museum TD, Soesterberg, NL (Corjan de Wit) See 1/4-Ton 4x4 Truck (Willys-Overland Model MB and FORD Model GPW

    • TM 11-2715 Changes 1 d.d. Jan.26, 1945 and 2 d.d. May 17, 1945

Adobe PDF icon.png TM 11-2715 C1 + C2 (Museum TD, Soesterberg, NL (Corjan de Wit)

  • TM 11-2717, 44. Installation of Radio and Interphone Equipment in Car, Scout, M3A1, 68 pages. PB 23464 - BSIR 2(4):251; 07/26/46

Adobe PDF icon.png TM 11-2717 1944 (Museum TD, Soesterberg NL/Corjan de Wit}}

  • TM 11-2725, 45. Installation of Radio Equipment in Truck, 3/4-ton, 4x4, Weapon Carrier, 68 pages. PB 80902 - BSIR 7(1):35; 10/03/47

Adobe PDF icon.png TM 11-2725 1945 (Museum TD, Soesterberg NL/Corjan de Wit) See also DODGE 3/4-TON 4 X 2 WC 51 through WC-60

  • TM 11-2748, 45. Installation of Radio and Interphone Equipment in Medium Tank M4A3 or M4A3E2, 75-mm Gun, Wet Stowage; Medium Tank M4A1, M4A2, and M4A3, 76-MM Gun, Wet Stowage; Medium Tank M4 or M4A3, 105-MM Howitzer, Jan.12, 1945

Adobe PDF icon.png TM 11-2748 1945 + C2 (Incl. C2 of Jun.20, 1945 (Museum TD, Soesterberg/Corjan de Wit}}

  • TM 11-2754, 45. Installation of Radio and Interphone Equipment in Tank, Light, M24, 45 pages. PB 80903 - BSIR 7(1):35; 10/03/47

Adobe PDF icon.png TM 11-2754 1950

  • TM 11-2757, 45. Installation of Radio and Interphone Equipment in Vehicle, Utility, Armored M39 (T41) or T41E1. War Dept. May 1945. 42 p. U408.3.A13 TM 11-2757 May 1945

Adobe PDF icon.png TM 11-2757 1945

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