Sommerkamp TS-280FM (US version)

VHF Transceiver

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The Sommerkamp TS-280FM (US version) is a VHF transceiver. It covers 144-147.9875 MHz for both receive and transmit with 320 channels each. Tuning steps are 12.5 kHz. Image rejection is better than 60 dB. RF output is selectable between High: 45 W (100% duty cycle!) and Low: 5 W. It features 1 memory bank with 320 channels. Power requirements are 10-16V DC. Current drain is 300 mA in receive and a maximum of 8 A in transmit. Dimensions are 58 × 156 × 290 mm.

General characteristics

HAM bands: 2m
Frequency stability: ?
Tuning steps: 12.5 kHz
Memories: 320 channels in 1 bank(s)

Receiver

RX-range: 144-147.9875 MHz (320 channels)
Modulations: FM
Sensitivity: 1 µV (25 dB SINAD)
Selectivity: 7.5 kHz (-6 dB)
Filters: ?
Receiver system: ? conversion superheterodyne
IF-frequencies: ?
Image rejection: Better than 60 dB
Audio output: ?

Transmitter

TX-range: 144-147.9875 MHz (320 channels)
Modulations: FM
RF-output: High: 45 W (100% duty cycle!), Low: 5 W

Connections

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

Electrical

Power requirements: 10-16V DC
Current drain RX: 300 mA
TX: Max 8 A

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d): 156 × 58 × 290 mm (6.14 × 2.28 × 11.42 in)
Weight: 2.30 kg (5.1 lbs)
Form factor: Mobile
Manufactured: Between 197x and 1980 in Japan

Other features

Usage: Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features + options: -
Accessories: -
RigReference ID: 3993
MPN: SOMMERKAMP-TS-000280FM-(US-VERSION)

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