[Public Adress Equipment PA-4-C]
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NON-CIRCULATING
WAR DEPARTMENT
31 JANUARY 1944
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WAR DEPARTMENT TECHNICAL MANUAL
WAR DEPARTMENT TECHNICAL MANUAL TM 11-435
PUBLIC ADDRESS EQUIPMENT PA-4-C
WAR DEPARTMENT •	31 JANUARY 1944
For sale by the Superintendent of Documents, Washington, D. C. United States Government Printing Office Washington: 1945
WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, 25, D. C., 31 January 1944
TM 11-435, Public Address Equipment PA-4-C is published for the information and guidance of all concerned.
[A.G. 3100.7 (13 Dec. 43).]
By order of the Secretary of War:
G. C. MARSHALL,
Chief of Staff.
Official :
J. A. UL1O,
Major General,
The Adjutant General
Distribution : X *
(For explanation of symbols see FM 21-6.)

Table of Contents
SECTION I. Description	Paragraph	Page
General............................. 1	1
Components ......................... 2	1
IL Installation and operation Preparation for use ......................... 3	5
Operation .......................... 4	7
III.	Functioning of parts General ...................................... 5	7
IV.	Maintenance General ...................................... 6	11
To remove the amplifier	chassis ... 7	11
Tests ........r.................. 8	11
V.	Supplementary data Table of replaceable parts ............... 9	16
Manufacturers’ names and addresses 10	18
List of Illustrations
I'ig.No.	Title	Page
1.	Public Address Equipment PA-4-C, components... 2
2.	Public Address Equipment PA-4-C, assembled with Tripod M-230 and Microphone T-36-C............... 4
3.	Public Address Equipment PA-4-C, in use as portable equipment ....................................... 6
4.	Public Address Equipment PA-4-C, showing Microphone T-36-C in use (auditorium)....................... 8
5.	Public Address Equipment PA-4-C, showing Microphone T-36-C in use (field)........................... 10
6.	Amplifier BC-641-C, showing chassis and method of connecting batteries ........................ 12
7.	Public Address Equipment PA-4-C in Case CS-91-C	14
8.	Public Address Equipment PA-4-C, schematic diagram. 15
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DESTRUCTION NOTICE
WHY —To prevent the enemy from using or salvaging this equipment for his benefit.
WHEN—When ordered by your commander.
HOW —1. Smash—Use sledges, axes, handaxes, pickaxes, hammers, crowbars, heavy tools, etc.
2.	Cut—Use axes, handaxes, machete, etc.
3.	Burn—Use gasoline, kerosene, oil, flamethrowers, incendiary grenades, etc.
4.	Explosives—Use fire arms, grenades, TNT, etc.
5.	Disposal—Bury in slit trenches, foxholes, other holes. Throw in streams. Scatter.
USE ANYTHING IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR DESTRUCTION OF THIS EQUIPMENT.
WHAT—1. Smash—Tubes, amplifier, loudspeaker, microphone, batteries and case.
2.	Cut—Cords and shoulder harness.
3.	Bend and/or Break—Tripod.
4.	Burn—Instruction books, shoulder harness and wire.
5.	Bury or scatter—Any or all of the above pieces after breaking.
DESTROY EVERYTHING
SAFETY NOTICE
Plate potential of 135 volts is available in Public Address Equipment PA-4-C. Be careful, when installing “B” batteries, or adjusting or repairing this equipment, to avoid shocks which are always unpleasant and can be dangerous.
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Section 1 Description
1.	GENERAL Public Address Equipment PA-4-C is a light-weight, portable public address system, to he used for the purpose of speech amplification in limited areas for mobile or stationary use. It has an undistorted output of two watts.
2.	COMPONENTS
a.	The components that make up Public Address Equipment PA-4-C are:
Item	Quantity	Article	Dimensions in inches	It eight in lbs.
*1 •X- o *3 *4	1	Amplifier BC-641-C 12	Battery BA-30; 4 installed; 8 spare 4	Battery BA-51 for Am- plifier BC-641-C; 2 installed, 2 spare 2 Sets Tubes, vacuum; complete, for Amplifier BC-641-C 1 Set (consisting of 1-— 1H4G and 1—1J6G) installed; 1 Set spare	8%x8i/4x3y16 Overall dimensions	7.0
5 6	1	Case CS-91-C 2	Technical Manual for Public Address Equipment PA-4-C	19%xl0%x8%	11.0
*7	1	Loudspeaker LS-6-C	14% long; 10% bell	6.0
*8	1	Microphone T-36-C		.5
*9	1	Shoulder Harness ST-39		.75
*10	1	Tripod M-230-C	15 long (extended 53C)	1.75
*NOTE: Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 and 9 assembled, form a portable public address equipment.
Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8 and 10 assembled, form a public address equipment for classroom or assembly room use, using Tripod M-230-C for Loudspeaker LS-6-C and Microphone T-36-C. Either one or both microphones may be operated at the same time.
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Section I. Supplementary Data 9. TABLE OF REPLACEABLE PARTS.
NOTE: Order parts by Signal Corps Stock No., name and description. a. Amplifier BC-641-C. Stock No. 2C241C.
Total	|	Contr’s
Ref. Quantity Signal C.	Name of Part and Description	Mfr’s Dwg. or
Symbol In Equip. Stock No.	Function	Code Part No.
10	1	Case for amplifier BC-641-C	Housing for amplifier . A A1509
11	1	Cover for amplifier case	Lid for 10	A	A1509
12	#2	2C241C/S1 Screw, knurled top	Secure lid to case (10)	A 1508
13	1	Dividing Plate	Separate amp. and batts.	A	A1508
14	1	Chassis U frame	Amplifier chassis	A	A1508
15	1	Pad, rubber	Insulates batteries	A
16	#1	2C241C/C2 Compartment	Holds “A” batteries	A *ES-D-9223-A
17	2	Side plate, laminated	( + ) Section of 16	A	*ES-D-9223-A
18	1	Side plate, laminated	(—) Section of 16	A	*ES-D-9223-A
19	2	Spring, contact, coiled	(—) Contact of 16	A	*ES-D-9223-A
20	1	Retainer plate, nickel-silver	To hold 19	A	*ES-D-9223-A
21	2	Stud, contact, nickel-silver	( + ) Contact for 17	A	*ES-D-9223-A
22	1	Plate, bottom of compartment	Bottom of 16	A	*ES-D-9223-A
23	#2	2C241C/C5	Connector, 2 contact, flat fiber	“B” battery connector	A
24	#1	2Z9969	Transformer, 250 ohms to grid, input	Input stage of amp.	A	A7903
25	#1	2Z9969-1	Transformer, driver, 2000 to 3500	ohms	Driver stage of amp.	A	A6236
26	#1	2Z9969-2	Transformer, output, 10000 to 3	ohms CT Output stage of amp.	A	A6235
27	#1	3Z6250-30 Resistor, fixed, 2500 ohms, r/z watt	Microphone coupling	C *SC-D-970
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28	1	Tube, Type 1H4G	Input tube	G
29	1	Tube, Type 1J6G	Output tube	G
30	#2	2Z8795-12	Socket, 8 prong, type MIP-8	For 28 and 29	B
31	#1	2Z8799-33	Connector, 3 contact female	Connector for T-36-C	A
32	#1	2Z8799-220	Connector, 4 contact female	Connector for LS-6-C	A
33	1	Clamp, steel	Fasten to 10	A
34	1	Clamp, steel	Fasten to 14	A
35	#1	2C241C/G1	Grommet, hole	Insulator for 14	A
36	#1	2Z7262-25M2	Resistor, variable, 25000 ohms	Microphone control	C
Composition, LM type
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Total	s Contr’s
Ref. Quantity Signal C.	Name of Part and Description	Mfr’s Dwg. or
Symbol In Equip. Stock No.	Function	Code Part No.
37	1	Cover, steel	To cover 36	A
38	1	Base, steel	Bottom of 37	A
39	1	Pin, steel	To connect 37 and 38	A
40	1	Spring, steel coiled	For 39	A
.41	#1	6Z4049	Gasket, rubber, %" diam.	Insulator for 37	A
42	2	Gasket, rubber, 1 diam.	Insulator for 31 and 32	A
43	2	Gasket, thiokol, %" diam.	Insulator for 12 lid screws	A
b. Loudspeaker LS-6-C.	Stock No. 6C46C.
50	1	Horn, steel	Projector	A	1506
51	1	Baffle, steel	Mounting for 53	A	1504
52	1	Cone, steel	Housing for 53	A	1504
53	1	Speaker assembly unit	Loudspeaker unit	A
54	1	Handle, bakelite	Attached to 50	A	A1505
55	#1	6C46C/S4	Switch, trigger type, D.P.S.T.	To operate LS-6-C	D	80605
56	1	Strap, steel	Attached to 54 and 55	A	/
57	#6	ft.	3E2146	Cordage, 4 conductor, type	CO-146	Attached to 54	E	CO-146
58	#1	2Z3096.1	Connector, 4 contact male	Attached to 57	A
59	1	Clamp, steel	Attached to 54	A
60	1	Plate, steel	Reenforce 54 mounting	A
61	#1 6C4hC/Ml Transmitter, carbon, single button	Voice operation	F 9811-AS
62	1	Screen, bakelite	Cover for 61	F	9188-AS
63	1	Housing, steel	Housing for 61	A
64	1	Cover, steel	Cover for 63	A
65	#1	6C46C/P1	Pad, sponge rubber, 1%" diam.	Insulator for 61	A
66	#1	6C46C/R1	Cushion, sponge rubber, 3%" diam.	Insulator for 61	A
67	#1	6C46C/R2	Ring, sponge rubber, 3%" diam.	Insulator for 61	A
68	#7	6C46C/G1	Grommet, %" hole	Attached to 63	A
69	1	Lug, terminal	Contact to 61	A
70	1	Protector, rubber	Attached to 50	A
TABLE OF REPLACEABLE PARTS—Continued
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9.	TABLE OF REPLACEABLE PARTS—Continued
c.	Microphone T-36-C. Stock No. 2B1636C. T otal	Contr’s
Ref. Quantity Signal C.	Name of Part and Description	Mfr’s Dwg. or
Symbol In Equip. Stock No.	Function	Code Part No.
80	1	Handle, bakelite	Handle for T-36-C	F	1516
81	1	Housing, bakelite	Housing for 87	F	1516
82	1	Ring, brass	‘	Lock ring for 87	F 1517
83	1	Lock nut, brass	To lock 80	F
84	1	Spring, contact, copper	( + ) Contact to 87	F	1519
85	1	Spring, contact, copper	(—) Contact to 87	F	1519
86	#1	2B1636A/S2 Switch, thumb type, D.P.S.T.	Operate T-36-C	F SC-D-1055-M
87	#1	2B1109E/3	Transmitter, carbon type, contact terminals	Voice operation	F	9818A
88	#24 ft.	3E2145	Cordage, 3 conductor type CO-145	Attached to 80	E	CO-145
89	#1	2Z3096	Connector, 3 contact male	Attached to 88	A
90	1	Screen, bakelite	Cover for 87	F	9188-AS
d.	Shoulder Hamess ST-39. Stock No. 2Z8539.	SC-D-5685-B
95	4	Buckle, brass	To adjust 39	H	*SC-D-5685-B
' 96	5	Snap, bronze	Attached to 39	H	*SC-D-5685-B
97	4	End clip, brass	Attached to 39	H	*SC-D-5685-B
e.	Tripod M-230-C. Stock No. 6C330B.
98	1	Strap assembly, leather with fasteners	Attached to leg of M-230-C A ,1514
attached f. Case CS-91-C. Stock No. 6C11C.	SC-D-7945-A
#	Furnished by the contractor as part of maintenance parts groups.	* Indicates Signal Corps drawing.
10.	MANUFACTURERS NAMES AND ADDRESSES.
A.	Silman Manufacturing Corporation, Pittsburgh, Pa.
B.	American Phenolic Corporation, Chicago, Ill.
C.	Stackpole Carbon Company, St. Marys, Pa.
D.	Arrow-Hart & Hageman Co., Hartford, Conn.
E.	Diamond Wire & Cable Co., Chicago, Ill.
F.	Connecticut Tel. & Elec. Co., Meriden, Conn.
G.	RCA Manufacturing Co., Camden, N. J.
H.	North and Judd Manufacturing Company, New Britain, Conn.
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