USSR Receiver R-326

HF receiver type R-326

USSR type R-326 is a self-contained HF intercept or monitoring receiver developed in the late 1950s. It replaced the R-311. The receiver was used either as a man-pack or man-portable, but was also fitted in vehicles.

• Frequency coverage is 1-20 MHz in six ranges.
• Reception of AM R/T and CW signals.
• Continuously variable bandwidth control is fitted.
• Miniature 'pencil' type valves are used.
• Different intermediate frequencies are used, depending the frequency band.
• HT is obtained by an internal transistor invertor unit
• The receiver is powered by two 1.2V NiCad batteries fitted in a compartment at the back of the set.
• As an alternative, a mains powered unit is provided, delivering 2.4V DC.