Ten-Tec Omni-A (545)

Desktop Shortwave Transceiver

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Same as Ten-Tec Omni-D (546) but with analog readout Model 243 remote VFO and model 248 noise blanker options.
Original price 1979 in the US: $899.00

General characteristics

HAM bands: 160m 80m 40m 20m 15m 10m
Frequency stability: ?
Tuning steps: Continuous vernier, ~18 kHz per revolution
Memories: None

Receiver

RX-range: 10-160 m
1.8-2.3 / 3.5-4.0 / 7.0-7.5 / 10.0-10.5 / 14.0-14.5 / 21.0 / 21.5 / 28.0-30.0 + one AUX band
Modulations: CW SSB
Sensitivity: From 2 µV on 160 m to 0.3 µV on 10 m (10 dB S+N/N)
Selectivity: ?
Filters: ?
Receiver system: Single conversion superheterodyne
IF-frequencies: 9 MHz
Image rejection: ?
Audio output: 1.5 W at 2% distortion / 4 ohms

Transmitter

TX-range: 10-160 m
1.8-2.3 / 3.5-4.0 / 7.0-7.5 / 14.0-14.5 / 21.0 / 21.5 / 28.0-30.0 + one AUX band
Modulations: CW SSB
RF-output: 85-100 W @ 14 V DC, 100% duty cycle

Connections

Antenna: SO-239
Impedance: 50Ω
Other: -

Electrical

Power requirements: 12V DC
Current drain RX: 400 mA
TX: 18 A max

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d): 108 × 146 × 356 mm (4.25 × 5.75 × 14.02 in)
Weight: 6.60 kg (14.6 lbs)
Form factor: Base Station
Manufactured: Between 1978 and 1980 in USA

Other features

Usage: Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features + options: VOX
XTAL-calibrator
SWR-meter
Dual speakers
Accessories: Model 243 Remote VFO
Model 248 Noise blanker
Model 252MO AC power supply
Model 645 Electronic keyer
RigReference ID: 4169
MPN: TEN-TEC-OMNI-A (000545)

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Based on historic price data, today's estimated value of the Ten-Tec Omni-A (545) in Good condition is around:

USD 306 ~ USD 676

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Year	Historic price	Condition	Submitted by
2010	USD 181.12	Used / Okay	eBay
1979	USD 899.00	New / Mint	RigReference

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