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Stowed in command modules survival kit, "Rucksack #1, the UHF beacon transceiver is a hand-held battery powered radio tuned permanently to a frequency of 243 megacycles. The receiver-transmitter and battery pack form a watertight assembly about 8 by 4-1/2 by 3 inches; a tapered, flexible steel tape antenna can be extended to 1 1-1/2 inches. The transceiver unit can be used for voice communications through a speaker and microphone or as a beacon, in which case it will transmit an intermittent signal for up to 24 hours. A spare battery and a spacecraft connector cable are provided.

This item was unflown and NASA transferrred it to the Smithsonian in 1975.

 Display Status

This object is on display in Destination Moon at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.

Destination Moon
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type EQUIPMENT-Training Devices Manufacturer Sperry Phoenix Co.
 Dimensions 3-D: 12.3cm × 8.3cm × 18.5cm, 2.7kg (4 13/16 × 3 1/4 × 7 5/16 in., 5 7/8lb.)
Storage: 4 7/8in. x 3 1/4in. x 7 1/4in. (12.38 x 8.26 x 18.42cm)
 Materials Anodized Aluminum, Steel, Aluminum, Rubber, Plastic, Copper, Paint, Adhesive
 Inventory Number A19750757000 Credit Line Transferred form the National Aeronatics and Space Administration Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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