Military Studs

[CRGJones]

Hi all,

Got an interesting discussion going on in another aviation forum and I thought the answer might be found by contacting you.

RAF Military aircraft usually have preset radio comm frequency banks known as 'studs' to save entering commonly used frequencies (eg home base tower, approach, sqn ops etc). Question is, why is the term 'Stud' used? Other air forces refer to presets as 'channels'. Is it an old acronym for something or simply something to do with the construction of early radio sets?

TIA

Chris
Bristol, UK

[BOAC]

Better luck here I think?

[stillin1]

I think it was due to the "buttons" used to select the preset freqs looked like studs on early radios;)

[ZH875]

Early (1950/60) Radio's such as ARC52 and PTR 175 had their pre-sets set by adjusting small metal studs under the front panel, these made contact with selector switches to tune to the frequency required.

[Tourist]

And here's me thinking this thread was for me.......:E

[CRGJones]

Superb. Many thanks for the swift and conclusive responses!

Chris

[saudipc-9]

We call the presets "Button" in Canada. I have no idea why??:confused:

[Maple 01]

Used to be called Fighter Studs, became TADs in the UKADGE world