R-173

is the most modern tank radio in my museum. Issued from 1987 on to the NVA, it is built with the most modern parts.
It is used to transmit voice and encrypted analogue und digital signals.
It is built to stand extreme mechanical and temperature conditions and is still built nowadays.

Frequency range:

30.000 ... 75.999 MHz

HF output:

30 W

Modulation:

FM

Display:

digital

Entry of frequency:

keypad

Frequency stability:

+- 1.5 kHz

Preset channels:

10

Digital transmition:

16 KBaud

Changing of channels:

ca 3 sec

Sensitivity:

1.5 uV

Range:

ca 50 km

Operational voltage:

27 +- 2V

Power consumption:

Tansmitting 9A

Receiving 1.5 A

Weight:

43 kgs

Size:

428 × 222 × 238 mm

Antenna length:

30 MHz : 2.4 m

76 MHz : 0.9 m