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General characteristics

HAM bands
11m (CB) 
Frequency stability
± 135 Hz
Tuning steps
Channelized
Memories
40 channels in 1 bank(s)

Receiver

RX-range
26.965-27.405 MHz
Modulations
AM   SSB  
Sensitivity
AM: 0.5 µV
SSB: 0.25 µV
Selectivity
?
Filters
?
Receiver system
?
IF-frequencies
?
Image rejection
85 dB
Audio output
8 Ohm, 2.5 Watt

Transmitter

TX-range
26.965-27.405 MHz
Modulations
AM   SSB  
RF-output
AM: 4 W, SSB: 12 W

Connections

Antenna
SO-239
Impedance
52Ω
Other
-

Electrical

Power requirements
Mains / 12-16 V DC
Current drain RX
?
TX
?

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d)
340 × 100 × 290 mm (13.39 × 3.94 × 11.42 in)
Weight
6.50 kg (14.3 lbs)
Form factor
Base Station
Manufactured
Between 197x and 19xx

Other features

Usage
Citizen Band (27Mc)
Features + options
-
Accessories
-
RigReference ID
6069
MPN
RADIOSHACK-/-REALISTIC-TRC-000490

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