Section DESCRIPTION 1. PURPOSE. Rectifier RA-37 is designed to convert electric power from standard power lines for operating teletypewriter line units. 2. DETAILED DESCRIPTION. Rectifier RA-387 is a full-wave, bridgecircuit type using selenium disks as the rectifying element. Figure 1 shows the rectifier packed for transportation in Chest CH-51. Complete weight is 24 pounds. Outside dimensions are 614 inches high by 1214 inches long by 814 inches deep. Rectifier RA-87 is built on a welded steel chassis and is completely inclosed by a steel chassis-base and a folded steel cover. The entire unit is finished with a smooth, durable, black paint. The tap-changing panel can
DesignationTM 11-955
EditionJan 1944
StatusSuperseded
Pages23
FunctionComms Signal
CollectionHistoric
Public domain (U.S. Government work)