Alinco DR-438

UHF-FM transceiver

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The Alinco DR-438 is a UHF-FM transceiver. It covers 400-470 MHz for both transmit and receive. The radio has a frequency stability of ± 2.5 p.p.m. and selectable tuning steps of 2.5 / 5 / 6.25 / 8.33 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 25 / 30 / 50 kHz. Image rejection is ≥ 70 dB. RF output power is 45/25/10 W and audio output is > 2 W @ 10%. It features 1 memory bank with 200 channels, Carrier/CTCSS/DCS/5Tone/2Tone/DTMF. The transceiver weighs 1.2 kg and has dimensions of 47 × 145 × 190 mm.

General characteristics

HAM bands: ?
Frequency stability: ± 2.5 p.p.m.
Tuning steps: 2.5 / 5 / 6.25 / 8.33 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 25 / 30 / 50 kHz
Memories: 200 channels in 1 bank(s)

Receiver

RX-range: 400-470 MHz
Modulations: FM N-FM GMSK
Sensitivity: FM: 0.25 µV
FM-N: 0.35 µV
Selectivity: ?
Filters: ?
Receiver system: ?
IF-frequencies: ?
Image rejection: ≥ 70 dB
Audio output: > 2 W @ 10%

Transmitter

TX-range: 400-470 MHz
Modulations: FM N-FM GMSK
RF-output: 45/25/10 W

Connections

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

Electrical

Power requirements: 13.8V DC ±15%
Current drain RX: ?
TX: ?

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d): 145 × 47 × 190 mm (5.71 × 1.85 × 7.48 in)
Weight: 1.20 kg (2.6 lbs)
Form factor: Mobile
Manufactured: Between 2014 and 20xx

Other features

Usage: Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features + options: Carrier/CTCSS/DCS/5Tone/2Tone/DTMF
Accessories: -
RigReference ID: 6089
MPN: ALINCO-DR-000438

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