The Alinco DJ-520J is a handheld VHF/UHF transceiver. It covers 144-146 / 430-440 MHz for both reception and transmission. The radio features a double conversion superheterodyne receiver system with IF frequencies of 1st: 39.15 MHz and 2nd: 450 kHz, providing image rejection greater than 60 dB. It offers an RF output of 4/4.5 W (VHF/UHF) and audio output of 300mW at 10% THD into 8Ω. The DJ-520J has a frequency stability of ± 2.5 p.p.m., 1 memory bank with 100 channels, and supports CTCSS / DCS. It operates on a 6-16V DC power supply. Dimensions are 124 × 56 × 37 mm. The transceiver weighs 280 gr with the standard battery. Current drain is 26-80 mA while receiving and maximum 1.8 A while transmitting.
General characteristics
- HAM bands
- 2m 70cm
- Frequency stability
- ± 2.5 p.p.m.
- Tuning steps
- ?
- Memories
- 100 channels in 1 bank(s)
Receiver
- RX-range
- 144-146 / 430-440 MHz
- Modulations
- FM
- Sensitivity
- 15 dBμ (12 dB SINAD)
- Selectivity
- 6 kHz (-6 dB), 15 kHz (-60 dB)
- Filters
- ?
- Receiver system
- Double conversion superheterodyne
- IF-frequencies
- 1st: 39.15 MHz
2nd: 450 kHz - Image rejection
- > 60 dB
- Audio output
- 300mW at 10% THD into 8Ω%
Transmitter
- TX-range
- 144-146 / 430-440 MHz
- Modulations
- FM
- RF-output
- 4/4.5 W (VHF/UHF)
Connections
- Antenna
- BNC
- Impedance
- 50Ω
- Other
- -
Electrical
- Power requirements
- 6-16V DC
- Current drain RX
- 26-80 mA
- TX
- Max 1.8 A
Physical
- Dimensions (w×h×d)
- 56 × 124 × 37 mm (2.20 × 4.88 × 1.46 in) with standard battery
- Weight
- 280 gr (9.9 oz) with standard battery
- Form factor
- Handheld
- Manufactured
- Between 2004 and 200x in Japan
Other features
- Usage
- Amateur / Ham radio operators
- Features + options
- 10F3 digital voice option (EJ-47U)
CTCSS / DCS - Accessories
- -
- RigReference ID
- 2254
- MPN
- ALINCO-DJ-000520J
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