Detail:
The Canadian version of the TPS-10D was called the TPS-502 - fondly referred to by RCAF personnel as the "Tipsy-502".
Technical Specs: (Radio Research catalog) - X BAND HEIGHT FINDER Radar type: AN/TPS-10D. Freq band: 9230 to 9404 mc. Pwr output and range: 250KW, 60/120 mi. Indicator: RHI. Magnetron type: 6002/QK221. Rep rate: .5 & 2 microsec 539 pps. Pwr input: 115V 400 cy AC. Mfr: RCA. RHI 12" CRT Range 0-60,000 ft. 200 miles. Input: !15V 400cy AC. Mfr: RCA type AN/TPS-10D Radar.
Locations:
Armstrong, ON |
914 AC&W Squadron |
TPS-502 |
1954-1962 |
Baldy Hughes, BC |
918 AC&W Squadron |
TPS-502 |
1954-1960 |
Beausejour, MB |
916 AC&W Squadron |
TPS-502 |
1952-1961 |
Beaverbank, NS |
22 AC&W Squadron |
TPS-502 |
1954- |
Beaverlodge, AB |
919 AC&W Squadron |
TPS-502 |
1954 |
Cartwright, Labrador |
922 AC&W Squadron |
TPS-502 |
1954-1961 |
Comox, BC |
51 AC&W Squadron |
TPS-502 |
1954-1958 |
Frobisher Bay, NWT |
926 AC&W Squadron |
TPS-502 |
1954-1960 |
Gander, NF |
226 AC&W Squadron |
TPS-502 |
1953-1961 |
Goose Bay, Labrador |
641 AC&W Squadron |
TPS-502 |
1954-1960 |
Holberg, BC |
53 AC&W Squadron |
TPS-502 |
1954- |
Hopedale, Labrador |
923 AC&W Squadron |
TPS-502 |
1954-1962 |
Moisie, QC |
211 AC&W Squadron |
TPS-502 |
1953-1963 |
Mont Apica, QC |
12 AC&W Squadron |
TPS-502 |
1952- |
Pagwa, ON |
913 AC&W Squadron |
TPS-502 |
1953-1960 |
Puntzi Mountain, BC |
917 AC&W Squadron |
TPS-502 |
1952-1960 |
Ramore, ON |
912 AC&W Squadron |
TPS-502 |
1953-1961 |
Resolution Island, NWT |
920 AC&W Squadron |
TPS-502 |
1954-1960 |
Saglek, Labrador |
924 AC&W Squadron |
TPS-502 |
1953-1959 |
Sioux Lookout, ON |
915 AC&W Squadron |
TPS-502 |
1953-1961 |
St. Anthony, NF |
921 AC&W Squadron |
TPS-502 |
1955-1960 |
St. John’s, NF |
642 AC&W Squadron |
TPS-502 |
1954-1960 |
St. Sylvestre, QC |
13 AC&W Squadron |
TPS-502 |
1954- |
Stephenville, Labrador |
640 AC&W Squadron |
TPS-502 |
1954-1961 |
Sydney, NS |
221 AC&W Squadron |
TPS-502 |
1954- |
Tofino, BC |
52 AC&W Squadron |
TPS-502 |
1954-1957 |
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Updated: October 15, 2004