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TBR-120A (BWT-119) Chinese VHF FM Transceiver

TBR-120A

VHF FM Transceiver
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Basic Information
Name
TBR-120A (BWT-119) Chinese VHF FM Transceiver
Designation
TBR-120A
Alternate Designation
TBR-120A; BWT-119
Equipment Type
VHF FM Transceiver
Manufacturer
Date of Introduction
1987
Description

The TBR-120A (BWT-119) Chinese VHF FM Transceiver is designed to replace Type 73 (Silicon 2W) shortware HF transceiver, 884 FM transceiver, and even in some cases the 10W SSB in PLA infantry units. It is also used to replace 7 series radio in artillery units

Ground Specifications
Crew 1
System
Alternative Designation TBR-120A; BWT-119
Type VHF FM Transceiver
Crew 1 ea
Frequency 30.00 – 79.975 MHz
Transmit Type FM
Channel Spacing 25 KHz
Output Power 6 W on high and 1 W on low output
Antenna 1.5 meter wipe antenna; 2.9 meter wipe antenna (1.5 meter antenna plus 6 extension sections); 40 meter wire directional antenna.
Power Supply 24V non-rechargeable or rechargeable unit battery, or 24V external power supply.
Note TBR-120A along with BWT-119 is still the main Regiment-Battalion level general purpose transceiver in PLA infantry units, but is being replaced by TBR-121C frequency agile IP address based networking capable transceiver.
Dimensions
Length 29 cm
Width 10.5 cm
Height 31 cm
Weight, Combat 5.5 kg without battery, antenna, and handset/handset.
Details
Country of Origin China
Category Very High Frequency (VHF) Radios
Land > Communication Equipment > Very High Frequency (VHF) Radios
Filter Label
T
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
0.29 m
Width
0.11 m
Height
0.31 m
Weight
5.5 kg
Operators (1)
China
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