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  R-855 U

is a Russian SAR - Radio. It was issued in 1965 and was in use still 1995. It uses a built-in telescopic antenna.
All R-855 radios are connected to the battery by a cable. By keeping the battery under the clothing, it can be kept warm in arctic regions.
Comparison (Battery Priboy 1):

  • At 20 to 50 degrees C the battery works for 35 Std,
  • At 4 degrees C the battery only works for 5 hours.
    The color of R-855 U is yellow.

    Frequency:
    243.0 MHz.

     

    Technical data:
    Output power:
    0.13 Watt
    Modulation:
    AM.
    Channels:
    1
    Works with:
    Tubes.
    Powerd by:
    Battery Priboy 1, here from 09/89; weight: 1040 gr
    (to compare: Battery Priboy 2S of R855UM: 470 gr)
    Issued:
    In the 60s. (Museum's item: 06/67)