Clansman VRC-321

Mobile Shortwave Transceiver

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The Clansman VRC-321 is a mobile transceiver covering 1.5-30 MHz for both transmit and receive. It has tuning steps of 100 Hz and an RF output of 40 W, 25 W, or 5 W PEP. Audio output requires headphones or an external speaker. The VRC-321 weighs 26 kg and requires a power supply of 20-32V DC (28V nominal). Current drain is 30 W in receive mode and 140 W in transmit mode. Dimensions are 220 × 230 × 336 mm.

General characteristics

HAM bands: 160m 80m 60m 40m 30m (WARC) 20m 17m (WARC) 15m 12m (WARC) 11m (CB) 10m
Frequency stability: ?
Tuning steps: 100 Hz
Memories: ?

Receiver

RX-range: 1.5-30 MHz
Modulations: AM CW SSB
Sensitivity: ?
Selectivity: ?
Filters: ?
Receiver system: ?
IF-frequencies: ?
Image rejection: ?
Audio output: requires headphones / external speaker

Transmitter

TX-range: 1.5-30 MHz
Modulations: AM CW SSB
RF-output: 40 W, 25 W, 5 W (PEP)

Connections

Antenna: BNC + Proprietary (military)
Impedance: 50Ω
Other: -

Electrical

Power requirements: 20-32V DC (28V nominal)
Current drain RX: 30 W
TX: 140 W

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d): 230 × 220 × 336 mm (9.06 × 8.66 × 13.23 in)
Weight: 26.00 kg (57.4 lbs)
Form factor: Mobile
Manufactured: Between 197x and 20xx in MEL Communications Ltd in Crawley, England

Other features

Usage: Military communication
Features + options: -
Accessories: -
RigReference ID: 5116
MPN: CLANSMAN-VRC-000321

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Rating	Title	Submitted
	Built like a tank	10 years ago by zl4te
	CLANSMAN VRC 321	13 years ago by jimtylee

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