TBR-142 Chinese Artillery Communication System
TBR-142
Artillery Communication System
Other
Basic Information
Name
TBR-142 Chinese Artillery Communication System
Designation
TBR-142
Alternate Designation
TBR-142
Equipment Type
Artillery Communication System
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
1992
Description
The TBR-142 Chinese Artillery Communication System was developed as part of the ZXY88-200 Artillery Command and Control System in early 90’s and it functions as the communication section of the system. It also could work independently as communication devices for artillery units. The system mainly consists TBR-142(I) VHF Transceiver, TBR-142(II) Commanding Device, TBR-142(IIID) Multifunction telephone and TBR-142(IIIG) Control Unit for Anti-Aircraft Artillery system.
Ground Specifications
Crew
1
System
Alternative Designation
TBR-142
Type
Artillery Communication System
Crew
1 ea
Package
The system mainly consists TBR-142(I) VHF Transceiver, TBR-142(II) Commanding Device, TBR-142(IIID) Multifunction telephone and TBR-142(IIIG) Control Unit for Anti-Aircraft Artillery system.
Operation
(1) When works independently:
For gunner, the system consists a TBR-142(I) VHF transceiver and a TBR-142(IIID) multifunction telephone.
For commander, the System consist a TBR-142(II) Commanding Device which is commander’s multifunction telephone and a transceiver (either a TBR-142(I), or a TBR120 VHF transceiver). (2) When works within ZXY88-200 Artillery Command and Control System:
In ground artillery system:
For Gunner, in addition to TBR-142(I) VHF transceiver and a TBR-142(IIID) multifunction telephone, there is a Gunner’s data console come from ZXY88-200 system. This device is connected to the TBR-142(IIID) multifunction telephone and display data sent from commander.
For the commander, the TBR-142(II) Commander’s multifunction telephone and transceiver are connected to ZXY88-200 as the communication device.
In Anti-Aircraft Artillery system:
For Gunner, in addition to TBR-142(I) VHF transceiver and a TBR-142(IIID) multifunction telephone, there is a TBR-142(IIIG) device which connect the TBR-142(IIID) and the anti-aircraft artillery piece and control the gun’s aiming and firing.
TBR-142(I) VHF FM Transceiver
Type
VHF FM Transceiver
Output Power
The radio works within 40.000 to 59.975MHz with output power of 1 Watt or 0.3 Watt selectable.
Antenna
There are three antennas: a 1.3-meter whip antenna, a 0.3-meter short antenna and a 10-meter wire antenna. When using 0.3-meter short antenna, the communication distance over a flat terrain is about 500 meters; and when using 1.3-meter whip antenna, the communication distance is about 2 km.
Headset
Yes
Battery
It is powered by a 12V Ni-Ca rechargeable battery unit or external 12V DC power source like a vehicle battery.
Note
The TBR-142 (I) is a channel-based VHF FM transceiver. It could work alone or connected to a TBR-142 (IIID) as the wireless portion of the gunner’s communication unit.
Dimensions
Length
217 mm
Width
135 mm
Height
58 mm
Weight
2.7 kg
TBR-142(IIID) Multifunction Telephone
Type
Multifunction Telephone
Battery
The TBR-142(IIID) Multifunction Telephone is powered by a 12V Ni-Ca rechargeable battery or external 12V DC power source.
Speaker
Yes
Note
TBR-142(IIID) is a multifunction telephone. It could work alone as a field telephone; or it could be connected to a TBR-142 (I) radio form a gunner’s communication unit; and it also could be connected to a gunner’s data console or a TBR-142(IIIG) device and works as a communication section within ZXY88-200 Artillery Command and Control System.
Dimensions
Length
217 mm
Width
135 mm
Height
58 mm
Weight
2.7 kg
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Multiband Radios
Land > Communication Equipment > Multiband Radios
Filter Label
T
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
China
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