The design of the Soviet aircraft transmitter “R-807” was an exact copy of the American “AN/ART-13” instrument, produced by Collins in 1942.
Serial production of the radio began in the USSR in 1947, it was intended to carry out radio communication with various aircraft from ground stations. Over time, the radio transmitter began to be installed on river and sea vessels, as well as on ground radio stations for various purposes.
R-807 “Berkut” aircraft radio transmitter – Prototype USA company COLLINS transmitter AN/ART-13, which was installed aboard Boeing B-29 Superfortress bombers.
R-807 “Berkut” aircraft radio transmitter.
Modulation: AM, CW.
Frequency range: 200 – 1500 kHz, 2 – 18.1 MHz.
27V DC line supply or inverter type U-600.
10 fix frequencies and cable remote control possibility.