Overview

The Courier Caravelle is a vacuum tube AM Citizens Band base station transceiver built around an 8-pin switching connector.

Technical Specifications

Physical Description

Vented tabletop console cabinet with illuminated channel selector, large analog S/RF meter, and front 8-pin microphone socket.

History

Advertised in electronics and fleet monitoring magazines from 1967 through 1972 for $239.00 by Courier Communications of Newark, New Jersey.

Mic Wiring

Pin 6 – RX
Pin 7 – Mic Audio
Pin 8 – Shield / Ground
Pin 8 – Switch Line