E.F. Johnson Messenger II

Desktop Transceiver

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The E.F. Johnson Messenger II is a transceiver covering 26.965-27.255 MHz for both receive and transmit. It has a channelized tuning step, crystal controlled single conversion superheterodyne receiver system with a 455 kHz IF frequency. The radio features 1 memory bank with 10 channels. RF output is 2.8 W and audio output is 3 W. Dimensions are 178 × 143 × 290 mm. It requires mains power and weighs 5.4 kg.

General characteristics

HAM bands: 11m (CB)
Frequency stability: ?
Tuning steps: Channelized
Memories: 10 channels in 1 bank(s)

Receiver

RX-range: 26.965-27.255 MHz
Modulations: AM
Sensitivity: 0.4 µV for 10 dB S/N
Selectivity: 7 kHz @ -6 dB
21 kHz @ -60 dB
Filters: ?
Receiver system: Crystal controlled single conversion superheterodyne
IF-frequencies: 455 kHz
Image rejection: ?
Audio output: 3 W

Transmitter

TX-range: 26.965-27.255 MHz
Modulations: AM
RF-output: 2.8 W

Connections

Antenna: -
Impedance: 50Ω
Other: -

Electrical

Power requirements: Mains
Current drain RX: ?
TX: ?

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d): 143 × 178 × 290 mm (5.63 × 7.01 × 11.42 in)
Weight: 5.40 kg (11.9 lbs)
Form factor: Base Station
Manufactured: Between 195x and 196x in USA

Other features

Usage: Citizen Band (27Mc)
Features + options: -
Accessories: -
RigReference ID: 5585
MPN: E.F.-JOHNSON-MESSENGER-II

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USD 10 ~ USD 45

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Year	Historic price	Condition	Submitted by
2020	USD 15.00	Used / Fair	Ken Myers
2017	USD 10.00	Used / Good	Necromonster

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