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The SCR-506 was mounted in vehicles where longer range communications were required. They were also used in ground installations usually at the battalion and higher levels. While short range tactical communications between tanks were handled by the SCR-508 system (Channelized FM), the SCR-506 was mounted in some tanks where longer range communications were necessary. It is a misconception that the SCR-508 replaced the SCR-506. Each system had a different purpose.
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Both radios are complete with dynamotors but most of the smaller parts and knobs are in boxes. Internally the radios appear to be unmodified in any way! TM_11-630 provides the specifications for both units:
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