- It really is 56Q-1 transmitter, not 50Q-1
- British Type 20 system - transmitter is T.1542 or T.1542A and receiver is R.1543 or R.1543A
- TCS Spec Sheets
- TCS-7, -9, -10, -11, -12 Manual (NAVSHIPS 900,291-IB) - pdf download
- TCS-13 Manual (NAVSHIPS 95322) - pdf download
- NAVSHIPS 900,291 Manual
- contact wa5cab@cs.com - TCS restoration group
- Video of TCS in operation
- Another video of TCS operation
- K4CHE's TCS station
- Accessories (power supplies, etc.)
- Info and manuals for sale (UK)
- ZS5CN's TCS page
- List of TCS Field Changes
- TCS-2 NOS-LL-95008 (12/41)
- TCS-4 NOS-84440 (4/41)
- TCS-5 NXSS-LL-8142 (11/42)
- TCS-6 NXSS-16730
- TCS-7 NXSS-18851
- TCS-8 NXSS-18844
- TCS-9 NXSS-22666
- TCS-10 NXSS-29815
- TCS-10 NXSS-LL-29815
- TCS-11 NXSS-33361
- TCS-12 NXSR-36727
- TCS-12 NXSR-LL-36727 (9/43)
- TCS-12 NXSR-43404 (12/43)
- TCS-12 NXSR-46026-LL (1/44)
- TCS-12 NXSR-47395 (12/43)
- TCS-13 NXSR-38307
- TCS-13 NXSR-48389
- TCS-14 NXSR-38314 (9/43)
- TCS-14 NXSR-48390 (2/44)
- TCS-15 NXSR-86279 (12/44)
- TCS-15 NXSR-91960 (3/45)
- TCS-15 N5SR-8595 (6/45)
- TCS-15 N5SR-10539 (7/45)
- LL = Lend-Lease
18Q-3 system drawing (1943)
TCS System - Receiver, Transmitter, Antenna Coil, Remote Control,
Power Supplies
"Of course, it can be difficult to impossible to ID a TCS receiver (or transmitter) as to exactly which numerical model it was originally. However, there are various clues that will narrow down the possibilities. For example, if it has round-tipped posts at each front panel corner, and/or if removing the front panel from the chassis requires either cutting or desoldering the power connector, it is TCS through TCS-5. And given that TCS-1, -2 & -3 all or most went to Russia, and, the original TCS had no nameplate and TCS-4 would be rarer, it’s probably TCS-5. If it has handles on the front panel (or the holes for them) and removing two screws frees the connector from the front panel, it is TCS-6 through 15. That plus has trimmer capacitors in the IF and BFO transformers, it is TCS-6 or -7. If it has all Phillips head screws on the front panel, it is either Stewart Warner or Collins. If the audio output or modulation transformer doesn’t say Collins, it isn’t Collins. So handles, Phillips head screws and air core IF’s makes it a TCS-7. Etc. & so forth."
Collins 51Q-1 Receiver
TCS-4 Receiver (COL-46159)
TCS-5 Receiver
(COL-46159 & CMX-46159)
TCS-5 transmitter
(COL-52245)
TCS-6 Receiver
(CKP-46159-A)
TCS-6 Transmitter
(CKP-52245-A)
TCS-7 Receiver
(CWS-46159)
TCS-8 receiver
(CWS-46159)
TCS-8 transmitter
(CWS-52245)
TCS-9 receiver
(COL-46159)
TCS-10 xmtr + TCS-12 rcvr
TCS-11 - Collins Radio
- COL-46159 Receiver
- COL-52245 Transmitter
- COL-23270 Remote Control
- COL-47205 Antenna Coil
- COL-20218 AC Power Supply
TCS-12 Receiver
(CMX-46159 & COL-46159)
TCS-12 Transmitter
(COL-52245)
TCS-13
TCS-13 receiver
(CIH-46159-A)
TCS-13 receiver with TCS-14 cabinet
TCS-13 transmitter
(CIH-52245-A)
TCS-14 Receiver
(CKP-46159-A)
modified with type UHF connector
TCS-14 Transmitter
(CKP-52245-A)
modified with type UHF connectors
TCS-15 Receiver
(CKP-46159-A)
Is the type UHF connector factory or a field change?
TCS Power Supplies
PP-380/U 115vac p/s
Manual
- Download 13 MB pdf
COL-20218 115vac p/s
Photo thanks to Konrad Werzner
Photo thanks to Konrad Werzner
Photo thanks to Konrad Werzner
COL-20309 Power Unit
Collins - part of TCS-12 contract
115vac / 230vac
Photo thanks to Geoff WB6NVH
- contact wa5cab@cs.com for a hard copy
Photo thanks to Geoff WB6NVH
Photo thanks to Geoff WB6NVH
211330A dynamotor
Motor-Generator for TCS
COL-21881-A Dynamotor
CIH-21881-B Dynamotor
CKP-21881-B Dynamotor
TCS Remote Control COL-23270, CMX-23270, CWS-23270, CCY-23270-A, CIH-23270-A
photos thanks to Tom N4CG
TCS Remote Control CMX-23355 for use with 50128 Interphone Amplifier (see below)
Note there are 2 phone/mic jacks
TCS Interphone Amplifier - CMX-50128, CMX-50128A
"The CMX-50128 interphone amplifier is designed for use in vehicles and craft using the Navy model TCS radio transmitting and receiving equipment having a two to five man crew. This unit permits two-way intercommunication between the crew, and control of equipment by any of the crew members"
TCS Remote Control & Phone Line Hookup CACS-23398
(part of installation kit MX-566A/MRC)
TCS Control Adapter MX-1743/SRC, MX-1743A/SRC, MX-1743B/SRC - manual
Allows TCS hookup to Navy standard 6-wire control lines
TCS Antenna Tuning
CAQO-47205
CMX-47205
CML-47205
COL-47205
Antenna Loading Coil
CU-837/URC
Matching Network
50 ohm output for TCS
(use with AN/SRA-22 coupler)
2-3 mc
3-5 mc
5-7 mc
7-12 mc
CU-837/URC Spec Sheets
TN-233/SRC
Transmission Line Tuner
Antenna Model Number?
TCS Miscellaneous
CUZ-50159
Spare Parts
TCS-13 Spare Parts Box - photos thanks to Tom K4NCG
TCS Manual
