Military BC-348

Desktop Shortwave receiver

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Front view (Courtesy of VK2GWK) - Submitted by elmer

Airborne receiver, made in several versions by manufacturers including:
Belmont Radio - H, K, L, R & S, RCA - B, C & O, Stromberg-Carlson - E, M & P, Wells-Gardner - J, N & Q.

This model has been reported in active service up and until 1957 (possibly even later) by the South-African Air Rescue services in their SA-16 amphibious planes.

Surplus price 1947 in the US: $49.50

General characteristics

HAM bands: 160m 80m 60m 40m 30m (WARC) 20m
Frequency stability: ?
Tuning steps: Continuous
Memories: None

Receiver

RX-range: 0.2-0.5 / 1.5-18 MHz in 6 bands
Modulations: AM CW
Sensitivity: ?
Selectivity: ?
Filters: ?
Receiver system: ?
IF-frequencies: ?
Image rejection: ?
Audio output: ?

Connections

Antenna: Proprietary (military)
Impedance: 50Ω
Other: -

Electrical

Power requirements: 28 V DC
Current drain RX: 3 A max
TX: -

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d): 457 × 241 × 267 mm (17.99 × 9.49 × 10.51 in)
Weight: 20.00 kg (44.1 lbs)
Form factor: Base Station
Manufactured: Between 194x and 194x in USA

Other features

Usage: Air-to-air / air-to-ground communication
Features + options: -
Accessories: -
RigReference ID: 5195
MPN: MILITARY-BC-000348

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Based on historic price data, today's estimated value of the Military BC-348 in Good condition is around:

USD 125 ~ USD 220

Price History Chart

These estimates are based on the following prices:

Year	Historic price	Condition	Submitted by
2020	USD 145.00	Used / Okay	eBay
2019	USD 75.00	Used / Okay	eBay
1947	USD 49.50	Used / Okay	RigReference

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