WS-88 (Wireless Set 88)

- the item up in the picture- was the first British VHF- portable. It was built 1947 as successor of WS-38. It was used as infantry- radio over short distances. WS-88 and the battery are carried on the belt.
 
The item down in the picture is the 12-V-Power supply. The 1.5V and
12 V are generated there, and it contains 2 NF Amplifyers.

Frequency range:

38.01 ... 42.15 MHz.

Differences WS-88 / Ra 130 B:

WS-88  Front and housing align. Lettering Frontplate: english. Connection of "Operator's headset assembly No 15" (PTT on the headset). 4 channels within 38,01...42,15 MHz possible. English nameplate.

Ra-130B  Frontplate enlarged to one side, contains PTT. Lettering frontplate: english or swedish. Connection of "Officer's telephone, hand No 11" (has no built-in PTT). Four fixed channels, 42.15 MHz, 41.4 MHz, 40.90 MHz, 40.20 MHz. English and Swedish nameplate.

Channels:

4, crystal controlled.

Modulation:

FM.

HF output:

250 mW.

Range:

2 miles.

Power supply as manpack:

A separate battery .

Specialities:

Waterproof and to be used intropical areas..

WS-88 and battery in separate pouches on the belt.