1940s WW2 RCA Aircraft Receiver Model AVR-20 Used By Military Spotter Aircraft

This wonderful small piece of communications radio equipment is a 1940s WW2 RCA Aircraft Receiver Model AVR-20 Used By Military Spotter Aircraft e.g. the Stinson L5 Sentinel and civilian light aircraft.

Approximate Size (WHD):

• 16.5 x 14.0 x 16.5 cm (including knobs)

In fairly good used cosmetic condition, with scuffs and blemishes, this receiver is being sold as a collectible for display only. It is a real piece of WW2 Radio Communications history!  I'm not sure if this a 6V or 12v version as it isn't marked.

Made from black coated non-ferrous metal, with bakelite and metal knobs and connectors, this is a summary specification:-

• Valve Radio Receiver 
  
• Type AVR-20
• Reg. US Pat. Off and Marca Megistrada
• Serial no. 1105
• AVR-20
• Short Wave
• External Power Supply required (not included)
• Weight: 6.2 llb
•  C.A.A.T.C 235
• 2300-6700 Hz

It would have been used, as shown in the appended schematic, in conjunction with an AVT-15 transmitter and AVA-120 antenna.

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