AR88-LF  AR88LF RCA Receiver AR-88LF AR-88-LF


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AR88 Communications Receiver
During the war there existed an insatiable demand for ground station receivers for the multifarious jobs of point to point communication, air to ground reception and intelligence monitoring.

In the last stages of the war a receiver came into service which was regarded by delighted operators as representing the (then) ultimate for communication purposes.

This was the AR88
, which from its ruggedness, its electrical specification and its appearance both inside and out  that it had been developed almost regardless of cost.

Three versions of the AR88 were available, the basic model, the AR88D with output into 600ohm balanced line and the AR88LF with long waves. .
 

In the RAF service these models were subjected to modifications to become R1556/1556A/B. Use of the LF version had the advantage of the 200 kc/s Light Programme transmission.

Frequency Coverage
AR88D R1556A, 535 to 32000 kc/s in 6 bands.

Band 1 :- 535 to 1600 kc/s.
Band 2 :- 1570 to 4550 kc/s.
Band 3 :- 4450 to 12150 kc/s.
Band 4 :- 11900 to 16600 kc/s.
Band 5 :- 16100 to 22700 kc/s.
Band 6 :- 22000 to 32000 kc/s.

Intermediate Frequency
455kc/s The IF frequency may vary with model.

Power Supply
:- 100 to 117, 117 to 135, 135 to 165, 195 to 230, 200 to 260volts (50 to 60 cycles)
It is possible to operate the receiver under portable conditions if 12 amp from a 6volt accumulator can be tolerated; for this service a vibrator  power unit type M1-8319 was required.

Power Consumption
100Watts. 

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The AR88LF  had a slightly different Frequency Coverage.

Frequency Coverage
73 to 30500kc/s in 6 Bands.
 
Band 1 :- 73 to 205 kc/s.
Band 2 :- 195 to 550 kc/s.
Band 3 :- 1480 to 4400 kc/s.
Band 4 :- 4250 to 12150 kc/s.
Band 5 :- 11900 to 19500kc/s.
Band 6 :- 19000 to 30500 kc/s.

Intermediate Frequency
735 kc/s.

The weight of these units were 100 lbs - 45.3kg.

The unit in the top picture (R1556A) has been fully renovated, including being re-painted (black crackled), and is in full working order.   

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AR88-LF AR88LF RCA Receiver AR-88LF AR-88-LF

The AR-88LF is a popular radio, I have a 31 page manual on this receiver this includes all circuits. 
Plus 42 pages of Additional Articles.

The Articles though written for the AR88 and AR88D will also be of interest to owners of the AR88LF as the two radios are very similar.


The Manual a total of 31 A4 Pages contains the following :-
 
General
Technical Details
Installation
Operation
Maintenance
Vibrator Power Supply
Performance Data 
Valve Socket Voltages
IF Alignment Connections
IF Alignment Adjustments
RF Alignment Connections
RF Alignment Adjustments
Parts List Receiver
Parts List Vibrator Power Supply
Front View
Loudspeaker
Rear Apron
Top View
Top View Covers Removed
Bottom View Covers Removed
RF Unit
Selectivity Characteristics
Fidelity Characteristics
Overload A.V.C. Characteristics
 


AR88-LF AR88LF RCA Receiver AR-88LF AR-88-LF
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Manual including Circuits and Layouts 37 pages.
Manual 37 A4 pages worldwide.

Additional Articles 42 A4 pages worldwide.

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AR88 Additional Articles 42 pages.

Servicing, Adjustment and Maintenance

Calibration, IF and RF Alignment, Sensitivity, Checks and General Testing

S Meters for the AR88

Combined Muting, Protection and Monitoring

Modifications for SSB

Modernising the AR88

Restoring the AR88

AR88 Modifications

AR88 Noise Limiter Circuit

Servicing the AR88 D and LF models, useful hints and circuit modifications

IF alignment Front End alignment Calibration and Adjustment

We do all we can to provide the very best that is available for you.
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A refund is always available. Kind Regards Allen and Alanna.


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