USSR Russian Military Voice Reel-to-ReelTa. Pe Recorder P-180 (? -180). The kit consists of two metal cases (? 1, ? 2). Tape: Standard reel-to reel tape. Recording time 2 hours. Audible frequency range of 300 Hz – 4500 Hz. Power Source 6 3R12 batteries. External Power: 12V 1.2 Amp. Since the beginning of 1962, the P-180 reel tape recorder has produced Vilma Vilnius Instrument-Making Factory. The P-180 recorder is a self-powered portable tape recorder that allows you to record various oral orders, orders, reports, telephone conversations, radio programs, meeting materials or other types of speech information on a ferromagnetic tape in stationary and field conditions. Reproduction of recorded material is provided in listening mode or in a mode specifically designed for retyping on a typewriter and handwriting (dictation mode). Since 1963, changes began to be made to the recorder and it became known as “P-180-M”. Since 1965, produced tape recorder with the name “P-180-MI”. There were some more modifications, but it’s not possible to trace the entire line.