Joint Electronics Type Designation System Item Name
Receiver-transmitter, altimeter, radar
Joint Electronics Type Designation System Item Type Number
R ( )/apn-232(v)
Electrical Power Source Relationship
Operating
Transmitted Signal Frequency Rating
4.3 gigahertz
Received Signal Frequency Rating
4.3 gigahertz
Installation Design
Airborne
Functional Description
Contains all the circuitry necessary to generate and transmit the 4.3 ghz energy via the transmit antenna, receive and process the energy returned from the surface via the receive antenna, and supply the required radar altitude and warning signals to other avionic equipment
