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Survival gear was provided to Apollo astronauts in the case they returned to Earth and there was a substantial delay in rescue and recovery operations. One item in the survival kit was a hand-held UHF radio. Beginning with the Apollo 12 survival kit the radio beacon was manufactured by the Cubic Corporation. It could operate either as a "beacon" or for two-way voice communications. Permanently set to operate at 243 MHz, the transceiver and its cylindrical battery pack were water-tight. It could operate in beacon mode for up to 24 hours. An extendable antenna, a second battery pack, and a spacecraft connector cable were also provided.

This radios and battery packs are considered 'non-flight', and were transferred from the NASA - Johnson Space Center in 1979.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type EQUIPMENT-Communications Devices Manufacturer Cubic Corporation
 Dimensions 3-D (Each): 12.1 x 6.4 x 19.9cm, 1.8kg (4 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 7 13/16 in., 4lb.)
 Materials Ferrous Alloy
Non-Magnetic White Metal
Plastic
Rubber
Paint
Electronic Components
Nylon
Copper Alloy
 Inventory Number A19790685000 Credit Line Transferred from the NASA - Johnson Space Center Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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