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Ground Radar British Types Type Function Power (Peak) Pulse Width PRF Freq Notes AMES 1 CH 1Mw 5-45uS 12.5, 25, 50 22.7-29.7MHz Figures for later modifications. Earlier systems had 200KW and 800KW outputs. Some systems designed for 42.5-50.5MHz. First experimental systems used NT46, then NT57 Then BTH Type 43 or 45 Demountable valves. Earlier stations had powers from 450-750Kw. T3026 reported as 450Kw, 5-40uS; T3026A 750Kw. May have used transmitters from MB series. Could do Height Finding from 1.5 to 16 Deg. Targets lower than 1 Deg are not detected. 2 CHL 150Kw 3 400 200MHz PRF Variable around 400. When on 200’ tower or on 200’ cliffs, range on target at 500’ is 110 miles. Aerial is a 5 bay, 4 stack of dipoles . Horizontal angle of beam about 20 Deg. 3 CH/CHL Types 1 2 in close proximity operating as one unit. 4 CO Overseas Chain Home. Also known as Intermediate CO, or CO/ICH 5 Mk1 COL Chain Overseas Low. A version of type 2 for use overseas, but a few were installed in the UK.. Mk1 prior to AMES 530. Hand turned. 5 Mk2A COL From equipment No 531. Used a gantry, and was power turned. 5 Mk2B COL As type 5 Mk2A, but using towers. 6 Mk1 LW 85Kw 176MHz Converted ASV Radar. Early Light Warning Set, sometimes Early Light Warning. Prototype had range of 18 miles. Two built after prototype had range of 25 Miles at 6000’, 18 Miles at 2000’. Transportable. Used as Early warning and/or as Locating Radar for 3GHz Gun Control Radar. RAF version usually tented; Army version usually in trucks. In use Crete 1941. 6 Mk2 LW 85Kw 176MHz Light Warning Set. Also known as AA No 4 Mk2. Also known as Type 5124, Transportable Radio Installation. Transportable or Mobile. 6 Mk3 LW 85Kw 176MHz Light Warning Set. Also known as AA No 4 Mk3. Transportable or Mobile. 6 Mk4 LW 85Kw 176MHz Mk2 modified to work on a lower frequency. Transportable or Mobile. 6 Mk5 LW 85Kw 176MHz High Frequency Light Warning Set using a multiple Yagi Aerial. Mobile