RADIO SET Mk. VII "Paraset"
year 1941

The Mk.VII, also known as "Paraset", is a self contained miniature transceiver designed from SIS Section VII. Used from M16, SIS and SOE. Many of these transceiver supplied supplied during the WW2 to the Resistence forces mainly in France, Belgium and Netherland.

 

 

 

  RADIO SET Mk. VII " Paraset "    
Frequency and
coverage:
Rx:
3.0 - 7.6 Mhz
Tx:
3.3 - 7.6 Mhz in 2 bands
Range 1:  3.3 - 4.5 Mhz
Range 2:  4.5 -7.6 Mhz
Circuit Features: regenerative detector, AF (AM R/T and CW)
Power Output: 4 - 5 watts RF (cw only)
Tubes: rx:  2 x 6SK7
tx:  1 x 6V6
Power Supply: AC main unit 110 - 250V, 40-60 Hz, 1 x 6X5GT rectifier. 6 volts DC vibrator unit.
Dimension: transmitter - receiver
11 x 14 x 22.5
Weight: 2.3 lbs