Alinco DJ-596E MKII

Handheld VHF/UHF Transceiver

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The Alinco DJ-596E MKII is a handheld VHF/UHF transceiver. It covers 144-146 / 430-440 MHz for both receive and transmit. The RF output is High: 2.5-5 / 2.5-4.5 W (depending on voltage), Low: 0.8/0.8 W. It features CTCSS, DCS, DTMF encode. It also has an experimental mosquito-repel feature. Dimensions are 124 × 56 × 37 mm.

General characteristics

HAM bands: 2m 70cm
Frequency stability: ?
Tuning steps: 5 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 kHz
Memories: 100 channels in 1 bank(s)

Receiver

RX-range: 144-146 / 430-440 MHz
Modulations: FM N-FM
Sensitivity: Less than -15 dBu (-12 dB SINAD)
Selectivity: 12 kHz or more (-6 dB), 30 kHz or less (-60 dB)
Filters: ?
Receiver system: ?
IF-frequencies: ?
Image rejection: ?
Audio output: ?

Transmitter

TX-range: 144-146 / 430-440 MHz
Modulations: FM N-FM
RF-output: High: 2.5-5 / 2.5-4.5 W (depending on voltage), Low: 0.8/0.8 W

Connections

Antenna: BNC
Impedance: 50 Ω
Other: -

Electrical

Power requirements: 6-15V DC
Current drain RX: 75 mA (squelched)
TX: Max 1.4 A

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d): 56 × 124 × 37 mm (2.20 × 4.88 × 1.46 in)
Weight: 310 gr (10.9 oz) with battery and antenna
Form factor: Handheld
Manufactured: Between 2003 and 200x

Other features

Usage: Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features + options: CTCSS, DCS, DTMF encode. Experimental mosquito-repel feature. 10F3 digital voice option (EJ-47U)
Accessories: -
RigReference ID: 2263
MPN: ALINCO-DJ-000596E-MKII

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Manuals, diagrams and brochures

: Alinco DJ-596T/E Mk II Instruction manual PDF - Unknown size, submitted by RigReference
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Based on historic data, today's second-hand price of the Alinco DJ-596E MKII is around:

EUR 19.00 ~ EUR 57.00

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Year	Historic price	Condition	Submitted by
2018	EUR 80.00	Used / Good	Jens
2013	EUR 149.00	Used / Good	thiecom.de
2010	EUR 149.00	New / Good	thiecom.de

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