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Clansman RT-321 (HF Radio)

The British Army Clansman UK/RT321 HF system has been designed and developed for mobile military use in all types of armoured and logistic vehicle. It is primarily designed as an HF vehicle station for mobile ground-wave operation, but can also be used as a ground station, or for sky-wave operation over long distance.

Digital frequency selection in 100 Hz steps over the 1.5 to 30 MHz band is provided. All frequencies are synthesised from one reference oscillator, with a warm-up time of less than 90 seconds, and the receiver/transmitter frequency is selected by decade switches. Two stations can be operated independently in one vehicle with only 10 per cent frequency separation and 1.8 m antenna separation. This requires 150 dB suppression of unwanted emissions and receiver responses. The equipment operates from a vehicle power supply which can have a wide variation in nominal voltage and suffer from ripple, surge and transient variations. It has a power consumption of 30 W on receive and 140 W on transmit to provide 40 W PEP output. Sub-unit construction is used with built-in test facilities for rapid maintenance. Direct connection is provided for audio gear, remote-control, and so on.

For operation as a single set, or in the same vehicle as a VHF set, only the receiver/transmitter 321 and low power ATU are required. For operation in the same vehicle as a second HF set the RF selector unit (RFSU) is also required. The controls and front-panel presentation have been designed to permit straightforward unambiguous operation without the need for extensive operator training. Protection circuits prevent damage from various hazards including local high power transmissions. The station can be operated by direct connection of audio gear, via the Clansman harness, or remote lines, and so on. Provision is also made for RTT operation and the remote-control of a duplex transmitter from the receiver unit.

In production since 1977 for the British and other armies. More than 5000 have been manufactured for the Clansman system with additional export orders worth in excess of £30 million. A £15 million order was placed by the UK Ministry of Defence in September 1983.

Tuning: required frequency available within 5s of setting decade switches Power output
high power: 40 W PEP (SSB), 25 W CW
low power: 5 W PEP (SSB), 5 W CW

5820-99-620-8079 Selector Unit RF 25W [SURF] £50	5820-99-114-3386 Tuner Unit RF 25W [TURF] £75
5820-99-014-3385 Transmitter-Receiver Radio UK RT 321 HF Radio set £350	This unit allows you to use your Clansman Vehicle mountable radio direct from the 240v mains supply so you can now use these sets with out a vehicle. Each unit comes complete with power in and power out leads £120
Clansman 321 Radio Mount £15	Clansman Radio Ops Handset £10
Complete RT 321 Set up with 25w Turf and 25w Surf Special Price £450	Clansman "slimline" Headset £10