Rare 1942 US Coast Guard TPC-119-A Emergency Radio Transmitter Instruction Manual

Original World War II-era United States Coast Guard instruction book for the Model TPC-119-A Portable Emergency Radio Transmitter, manufactured by the Federal Telephone and Radio Corporation of Newark, New Jersey.

Dated October 26, 1942, this specialized transmitter operated at 500 KC, produced 5 watts, and used A-2 emission. The manual includes an image of the equipment identification plate along with operating, technical, and service information for this Coast Guard emergency transmitter.

The TPC-119-A is documented as an emergency or lifeboat radio transmitter, and surviving original manuals appear to be quite scarce. 

Item Details

• Equipment: Portable Emergency Radio Transmitter
• Model: TPC-119-A
• Branch: United States Coast Guard
• Frequency: 500 KC
• Power output: 5 watts
• Emission: A-2
• Date: October 26, 1942
• Contract: TCG35168
• Order number: CG-81110
• Manufacturer: Federal Telephone and Radio Corporation
• Location: Newark, New Jersey
• Era: World War II

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