BENDIX/KING
KY 196B
VHF COMMUNICATIONS TRANSCEIVER
10570I01.ZIPCDL
Rev 1January/2000
Page 1-1
SECTION I
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 INTRODUCTION
This manual contains information relative tothe physical, mechanical, and electrical characteristics
of the BENDIX/KING KY 196B VHF Communications Transceiver.Installation and operating
procedures arealso included. Information relative tothe maintenance, alignment,and
procurement of replacement partsmay be found in the KY196B Maintenance/Overhaul Manual.
1.2 DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT
The KY196B VHF CommTransceiver consistselectrically of five sections: receiver,transmitter,
synthesizer,display circuitry,and the microprocessor board. The KY196B operates at 28VDC and
features 16 Wattsof transmitter power.
The KY196B is available with8.33 KHz or 25KHz receiver selectivity,diffused display lenses,
backlit bezel nomenclature, and operating ranges of 118.000 to136.9916 MHz. See Paragraph
1.4below for descriptions of specific flavors.
The KY196B has the capabilityof programming up tonine memorychannel frequencies for later
recall. Channel frequency information is stored in non--volatile memoryso the when the radio is
turned off and then back on, channel information is retained. Both units also have the capability
of remote transfer of Use and Standby frequencies, and remote recall of channel frequency
information.
1.3 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
SPECIFICATION CHARACTERISTIC
TSO COMPLIANCE:
Transmitter:
KY 196B (flavors --0101, --0201) TSO C37c, DO--186 Class 3
TSO C37c, DO--186a Class 5
Receiver:
KY 196B (flavors --0101, --0201) TSO C38c, DO--186 Classes C & D
TSO C38c, DO--186a Class E
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA: See TSO Appendix
PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS:
Height: 1.35 in (3.43 cm)
Width: 6.312 in (16.032 cm)
Depth (behind aircraft panel): 10.776 in (27.371 cm)
WEIGHT:
With rack 3.2 lbs (1.45 Kg), ¦0.2 lbs (0.09 Kg.)
Without rack 3.0 lbs (1.36 Kg), ¦0.2 lbs (0.09 Kg.)
MOUNTING: Panel mounted, no shock mounting
required
