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The Philips RT-3600 is a Dutch VHF transceiver operating in the 25-70 MHz band. Channel spacing is 50 kHz, although continuous tuning mods exist. Very ruggedly built unit. Rumor has it that it was accidentally dropped from a helicopter during prototype testing and was still functioning perfectly afterwards. This contributed to in no small part to Philips winning the bid for this radio. Operating distance in open field is between 8 and 30 km.

Units have been demilitarized by the Dutch armed forces by removing the transmit module. Complete RT-3600 are very rare, and hence very expensive.

General characteristics

HAM bands
6m 
Frequency stability
?
Tuning steps
50 kHz
Memories
880 channels in 1 bank(s)

Receiver

RX-range
26.000-69.950 MHz
Modulations
FM  
Sensitivity
?
Selectivity
?
Filters
?
Receiver system
?
IF-frequencies
?
Image rejection
?
Audio output
?

Transmitter

TX-range
26.000-69.950 MHz
Modulations
FM  
RF-output
1/2 W

Connections

Antenna
BNC + Proprietary (military)
Impedance
50Ω
Other
-

Electrical

Power requirements
15V DC
Current drain RX
?
TX
?

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d)
252 × 104 × 330 mm (9.92 × 4.09 × 12.99 in) with battery box
Weight
5.80 kg (12.8 lbs)
Form factor
Mobile
Manufactured
Between 197x and 19xx in Netherlands

Other features

Usage
Military communication
Features + options
-
Accessories
-
RigReference ID
5164
MPN
PHILIPS-RT-003600

Manuals, diagrams and brochures

Philips RT-3600 psu en fijnafstemming (Dutch) PDF - Unknown size, submitted by RigReference
 
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  • EUR 5.00

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2009 EUR 40.00 Used / Good elmer

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