Central Electronics 20-A

Desktop Shortwave Transmitter

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The Central Electronics 20-A was one of the first commercial transmitters designed specifically for the amateur operator. The support for SSB helped spur this modulation on ham bands.

General characteristics

HAM bands: 160m 80m 40m 20m 15m 10m
Frequency stability: ?
Tuning steps: ?
Memories: ?

Transmitter

TX-range: 160-10 m
Modulations: AM CW SSB
RF-output: ?

Connections

Antenna: SO-239
Impedance: 52Ω
Other: -

Electrical

Power requirements: Mains
Current drain RX: -
TX: ?

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d): ?
Weight: 16.00 kg (35.3 lbs)
Form factor: Base Station
Manufactured: Between 195x and 195x in USA

Other features

Usage: Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features + options: -
Accessories: -
RigReference ID: 5057
MPN: CENTRAL-ELECTRONICS-000020-A

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Manuals, diagrams and brochures

: Central Electronics 20A Instruction Manual PDF - Unknown size, submitted by RigReference
: Central Electronics-20A HF Transmitter Service Manual PDF - 6.25 MB, submitted by Berend

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