USSR Receiver R-323

VHF receiver type R-323

USSR type R-323 is a self-contained VHF intercept or monitoring receiver developed in the late 1950s. It replaced the R-312. The receiver was used either as a man-pack or man-portable, but was also fitted in vehicles.

• Frequency coverage is 20-100 MHz in four ranges.
• Reception of AM, CW and FM signals.
• Triple conversion circuit.
• Has a unique mechanical projection tuning scale.
• Miniature 'pencil' type valves are used throughout.
• HT is obtained by an internal transistor invertor unit
• The receiver is powered by two 1.2V NiCad batteries fitted in a compartment at the back of the set.
• As an alternative, a mains powered unit is provided, delivering 2.4V DC.