Apollo Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) Lunar Communications Relay Unit (LCRU) High Gain Antenna Counterweight, measuring 2.6″ x 2.75″ x 2″, labeled on the bottom: "Apollo LCRU STE HGA Counterweight, Pt. No. 49671-867673-501, Ser. No. 004, Contract No. NAS9-10660, Mfd by RCA Corp, Camden, N.J." In fine condition. The lunar rover's communications system provided the principal communications link between the astronauts on the LRV and the manned space flight network (MSFN), during extended extravehicular activity on the lunar surface. It provided the capability of two way voice communications between the crew and flight controllers, transmission of crew
biomedical data, PLSS subsystem status, LCRU subsystem status, and color television transmission.
From The Peter Gerry Collection.
