Radio Set SCR-508-(*) BC-604-(*) and BC-603-(*)
Year 1942

Radio Set SCR-508-(*0 provide frequency modulated (fm) radiotelephone facilitie. The radio set may be installed and operated in combat vehicles such as tanks, or any other autorized vehicles. Radio Set SCR-508-(*) consists basically of Radio Transmitter BC-604-(*) and two Radio Receiver BC-603-(*). The transmitter provides f-m , radiotelephone transmitting facilities for antiaircraft and antitank warning and control nets, for base stations at battalion command posts for fire control and fire direction nets, and for intrabattalion communication. The receivers provide f-m radiotelephone reception facilities for car, platoon, company, battalion, and regimental commanders,and for staff officers and commanders in higher echelon.