The Standard C-500E is a handheld VHF/UHF transceiver. It covers 144-148 / 430-440 MHz for both transmit and receive. The radio offers tuning steps of 5 / 10 / 12.5 / 20 / 25 / 50 kHz. RF output is selectable as High: 3-5 W (depending on voltage), or Low: 400 mW. It has 1 memory bank with 20 channels, and operates on a power supply of 5.5-16V DC. Features include full duplex possibility, CTCSS and DTMF option. The weight is 490 gr including batteries and antenna. Dimensions are 173 × 60 × 34 mm.
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