The Gonset Sidewinder 900A is a desktop VHF transceiver. It covers the frequency range of 143.975-148.025 MHz for both reception and transmission. The RF output power is 20 W PEP for SSB and 6 W for AM. The radio requires separate power supplies, either mains or 12.6V DC. Maximum current drain during transmit is 8 A at 12.6 VDC. Dimensions are 140 × 241 × 183 mm. The Sidewinder 900A was manufactured from the 19xx to the 19xx.
General characteristics
- HAM bands
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- Frequency stability
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- Tuning steps
- ?
- Memories
- ?
Receiver
- RX-range
- 143.975-148.025 MHz
- Modulations
- AM CW SSB
- Sensitivity
- ?
- Selectivity
- ?
- Filters
- ?
- Receiver system
- XTAL or VFO
- IF-frequencies
- ?
- Image rejection
- ?
- Audio output
- ?
Transmitter
- TX-range
- 143.975-148.025 MHz
- Modulations
- AM CW SSB
- RF-output
- SSB: 20 W (PEP input), AM: 6 W (input)
Connections
- Antenna
- -
- Impedance
- 50 Ω
- Other
- -
Electrical
- Power requirements
- Separate PSU's attaches to the back: Mains or 12.6V DC
- Current drain RX
- ?
- TX
- Max 8 A @ 12.6 VDC
Physical
- Dimensions (w×h×d)
- 241 × 140 × 183 mm (9.49 × 5.51 × 7.20 in)
- Weight
- 4.58 kg (10.1 lbs)
- Form factor
- Base Station
- Manufactured
- Between 19xx and 19xx
Other features
- Usage
- Amateur / Ham radio operators
- Features + options
- -
- Accessories
- -
- RigReference ID
- 2693
- MPN
- GONSET-SIDEWINDER-000900A
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