USSR VHF transceiver type R-157

The USSR R-157 is a small short range VHF FM transceiver. It was used as a manpack set for Platoon to Company communications.

• Frequency range 44.00-53.90MHz.
• Selection of channels with 100kHz spacing.
• Modulation FM R/T only.
• Powered by 12.6V 0.45Ah rechargeable battery.
• RF output approximately 1W.
• Fully transistorised.
• Aerial is a 1.2M long Kulikoff type.
• Uses single earphone with a cheek microphone.
• Attention tone calling.

USSR VHF transceiver type R-157 complete with standard headphone and cheek microphone assembly. Operating frequency is selected in 100kHz steps by two controls fitted on the top panel.