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This transceiver looks more like a 1980s hi-fi tuner than an amateur rdaio rig. Still, it features 2 m / 70 cm in its unusual package and could be fitted with either the CRF-081 or CRF-301 for additional 10 m or 23 cm coverage, both giving 10 W output.
The C-55 is largely the same as its predecessors, the Standard C-50 and Standard C-50D. Added features are an optional voice recorder and DTMF / CTCSS installed as standard.
Extensive scan and comfort features make the STANDARD C-55 complete.
General characteristics
- HAM bands
- 2m 70cm 23cm 10m
- Frequency stability
- ?
- Tuning steps
- 5 / 10 / 12.5 / 20 / 25 / 50 / 100 / 1000 kHz
- Memories
- 33 channels in 1 bank(s)
Receiver
- RX-range
- 144-146 / 430-440 MHz
10 m / 23 cm optional - Modulations
- FM
- Sensitivity
- 0.16 µV (12 dB SINAD)
- Selectivity
- 12 kHz (-6 dB), 24 kHz (-60 dB)
- Filters
- ?
- Receiver system
- 2 m/70 cm: Double-conversion superheterodyne
- IF-frequencies
- 1st: 21.8 MHz (2 m), 47.05 MHz (70 cm)
2nd: 455 KHz (2 m/70 cm) - Image rejection
- 2 m: 65 dB, 70 cm: 60 dB
- Audio output
- Internal speaker
Transmitter
- TX-range
- 144-146 / 430-440 MHz
10 m / 23 cm optional - Modulations
- FM
- RF-output
- 1 / 5 / 10 W
Connections
- Antenna
- N-type
- Impedance
- 50Ω
- Other
- -
Electrical
- Power requirements
- 13.8 V DC or mains
- Current drain RX
- 1.3 A
- TX
- 4.5 A max
Physical
- Dimensions (w×h×d)
- 362 × 109 × 330 mm (14.25 × 4.29 × 12.99 in)
- Weight
- 11.00 kg (24.3 lbs)
- Form factor
- Base Station
- Manufactured
- Between 1991 and 199x in Japan
Other features
- Usage
- Amateur / Ham radio operators
- Features + options
- Remote control
CTCSS / DTMF options - Accessories
- CMP-838 G Microfone
CTN-50 CTCSS-unit
CTD-50 DTMF-unit
CRC-50 radio remote controll 80MHz
CRF-081 10m option, 28 - 29,7MHz, 4,5A, 10W rf-power
CRF-081-D 10m Option, 28 - 29,7MHz, 12A, 50W rf-power
CRF-301 23cm Option, 1260 - 1300MHz, 6,5A, 10W HF
CVM-50 digital voice recorder
CAW05 power cord - RigReference ID
- 6516
- MPN
- STANDARD-C-000050
Manuals, diagrams and brochures
- Standard C-55D Operation Manual (German) PDF - 5.84 MB, submitted by Pancho Cheja
- Upload relevant documents
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