The BC-342 was a World War II U.S. Army Signal Corps high frequency radio receiver. It was used primarily as part of field installations such as the SCR-188A, but could be used with mobile sets such as the 2 1/2 ton mounted SCR-399.

The BC-342N is a WWII Army receiver with HF band coverage. Manufactured by Farnsworth, it is the 115 Volt AC version of the BC-312 . It is quite heavy and was used primarily as part of field installations.

The BC-342 was a World War II U.S. Army Signal Corps high frequency radio receiver. It was a 115v version of the BC-312 receiver that used the RA-20 rectifier instead of the BC-312’s DM-21 dynamotor.

Mar 26, 2014 · I recently acquired a BC-342 in original, unmodified condition. I plan to restore this receiver where I see fit. (Some new caps, replacing missing screws, cleaning and lubrication, alignment, etc.) but I will do my best to preserve the original look and operation of the receiver, while turning to a BC-312 for donation of parts if necessary.

The radio receiver BC-342 are the superheterodyne type intended for general field usage. They are built ruggedly and are suitable for vehicular, portable, or fixed operation. The receiver are highly sensitive and selective and are designed for the reception of either continuous-wave (c-w) or amplitude-modulated (a-m) voice or tone signals.

BC-342, -A, -C, -D, -F, -J, -L, -M, -N). We list on this model page all models, remarks to different variants in the picture legend, please. Mainly used for army ground purposes, later often found in HAM radio stations. Same chassis of BC-312, with RA-20 AC power supply installed in place of DM-21B dynamotor. -- Original-techn. papers.

Aug 15, 2021 · The BC-342 and BC-344 included the RA-20 AC power pack allowing the receivers to operate on 110-120vac with the intended set-up being a fixed station inside a building but mobile stations were possible powered by a portable AC generator.

Chassis layout, rear view, BC-342-(*), showing Rectifier RA-20 75 38. Location of terminals on volume control 81 39. Location of terminals on OFF-MVC-AVC switch 81 40. Set-up of receiver and test equipment for receiver alignment 86 DESTRUCTION NOTICE WHY — To prevent the enemy from using or salvaging this equipment for his benefit. WHEN ...

The BC-342 was a World War II U.S. Army Signal Corps high frequency radio receiver. It was a 115 Volt AC version of the BC-312 receiver that used the RA-20 rectifier instead of the BC-312’s DM-21 dynamotor.

Nov 23, 2010 · The receiver BC-342 comes in a rugged metal case with black wrinkle finish, it is 46 x 23 x 24 cm wide and has a weight of 22 kg. The BC-342 is intended to be powered from 110 - 120 V mains. The BC-342 has been used with the shortwave station SCR-499/A which could be remote controlled.