Navy Tape Recorder - Reproducer Equipment

AN/TNH-21, AN/TNH-21A, AN/TNH-21B, AN/TH-21C
4 channel, 5 speed Audio Recorder-Reproducer

Used in intercept stations, maybe elsewhere - See photos and info towards the bottom of this page on CFS Alert

I need a schematic or manual to restore my unit - please send me e-mail if you can help. 
Manufactured by Video Research Corporation, Riviera Beach, FL
Manual - AN/TNH-21 manual, National Security Agency

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rear panel - 4 inputs, 4 outputs
"audio transfer" & remote connector

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rear view with motor control board folded down

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top view,  front panel to left-
Capstan motor in center
Take-up reel motor at bottom
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top view, front panel to left-
Supply reel motor at top,
Idler flywheel in middle
Capstan motor at bottom
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right side view, front panel to left - 
Take-up reel motor at top
Capstan motor in center
Capstan shaft/tachometer at bottom
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left side view, front panel to right -
Supply reel motor at top,
Capstan shaft/tachometer in middle background
Idler flywheel below in foreground
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Left side view, front panel to right -
Capstan motor above and belt to Capstan shaft/tachometer below
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Left side view, front panel to right -
Idler flywheel in foreground
Capstan shaft/tachometer behind
 

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Opened up for repair - front and rear halves separated
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Opened up for repair - front and rear halves separated
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Four audio channel boards
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Upper - motion control board
Lower - audio monitor/control board

 

RD-365/UN
General purpose 1-track audio recorder

rd365-un-01.jpg (22655 bytes) rd365-un-02.jpg (16138 bytes) for training & entertainment purposes - 7-1/2 and 3-3/4 ips