Alinco DR-135E MKIII

Mobile VHF Transceiver

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The Alinco DR-135E MKIII is a Mobile VHF Transceiver. It covers 118-174 MHz (after modification) for reception and 144-146 MHz for transmission. The transceiver features a double-conversion superheterodyne receiver system with IF frequencies of 1st: 21.7 MHz and 2nd: 450 KHz. It has selectable tuning steps of 5 / 8.33 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 / 50 kHz. The DR-135E MKIII offers a maximum RF output of 50W, 20W, or 5W and features CTCSS, DCS, GPS input for APRS, and 1200/9600 bd packet (EJ-41U) option. It has 1 memory bank with 100 channels. Dimensions are 40 × 142 × 174 mm. The transceiver weighs 1 kg and requires 13.8V DC +/- 15%. Current drain is 400 mA (squelched) in receive mode and a maximum of 11 A in transmit mode.

General characteristics

HAM bands: 2m
Frequency stability: ?
Tuning steps: 5 / 8.33 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 / 50 kHz
Memories: 100 channels in 1 bank(s)

Receiver

RX-range: 118-174 MHz (after modification)
Modulations: AM FM N-FM DV
Sensitivity: < -16.0 dBu (12 dB SINAD)
Selectivity: FM: 12 kHz or more (-6 dB), 28 kHz or less (-60 dB)
N-FM: 6 kHz or more (-6 dB), 16 kHz or less (-60 dB)
Filters: ?
Receiver system: Double-conversion superheterodyne
IF-frequencies: 1st: 21.7 MHz
2nd: 450 KHz
Image rejection: ?
Audio output: ?

Transmitter

TX-range: 144-146 MHz
Modulations: FM N-FM DV
RF-output: High: 50 W, Medium: 20 W, Low: 5 W

Connections

Antenna: BNC
Impedance: 50 Ω
Other: -

Electrical

Power requirements: 13.8V DC +/- 15%
Current drain RX: 400 mA (squelched)
TX: Max 11 A

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d): 142 × 40 × 174 mm (5.59 × 1.57 × 6.85 in)
Weight: 1,000 gr (2.2 lbs)
Form factor: Mobile
Manufactured: Between 200x and 200x

Other features

Usage: Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features + options: CTCSS, DCS. GPS input for APRS. 1200/9600 bd packet (EJ-41U) option. RoHS compliant
Accessories: -
RigReference ID: 2314
MPN: ALINCO-DR-000135E-MKIII

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Manuals, diagrams and brochures

: Alinco DR-135/435MK3 FXE Instruction manual PDF - Unknown size, submitted by RigReference
: Alinco DR-135/435MK3 Service manual PDF - Unknown size, submitted by RigReference

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Reviews

Rating	Title	Submitted
	Good rig at a good price.	9 years ago by yn1bb

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New and second-hand prices

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EUR 169 ~ EUR 189

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Year	Historic price	Condition	Submitted by
2013	EUR 189.00	Used / Good	thiecom.de
2010	EUR 169.00	New / Good	thiecom.de

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