TRACKER - AN/APS-38 RADAR


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Above and below : Two views of the AN/APS-38 radar as seen on May 13, 2009 at the Marsh Aviation facility at Falcon Field in Mesa, Arizona. (Photos by David D. Jackson. Used with permission) 
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A collection of APS-38 radars at the Marsh Aviation facility. Does anyone know the purpose of those diagonal outcroppings on the surface of the radome?  If so, contact jerry.proc@sympatico.ca  (Photo by David D. Jackson) 
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Looking forward from the belly access door. This is the APS-38 radar in the retracted position. (Photo by Jerry Proc)
LISTING OF APS-38 COMPONENTS

RT-282/APS APS-38 RF Unit, 50 KW-Pk
RT-575*/ APS-38B RF Unit
AM-938/ APS-38B Amp-Synch.
AS-567/APS-33B APS-38 Antenna Dish
C-1204/ APS-38 Control-Indicator
CN-244/ APS-38 Volt-Reg.
F-208/  APS-38 CRT Filter
IP-224A/ APS-38
IP-225/ APS-38B Az-Range Ind.
MD-60C/APS-31 APS-38 Modulator
MT-447A/APS-31 APS-38 Mount for SN-275/
MT-1198/ APS-38 Mount for IP-225/
MX-1466/ APS-38 Scope Visor
PP-1050/ APS-38 PS
RE-142/ APS-38B Relay Unit
SN-275/ APS-38 Synch.


Contributors and Credits:

1) David D Jackson . E-mail    <david.dwight.jackson(at)comcast.net>
                                     Web:     http://www.s2ftracker.com/marshphotos.htm
2) APS-38 component listing:   http://pages.cthome.net/fwc/APS-RAD.HTM

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