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Bookshelf VHF Transceiver
Desktop Shortwave Transceiver

General

HAM bands 2m  ?
Freq. stability ? ?
Tuning steps ? ?

Receiver

RX-range 144-148 MHz 2-9 MHz
Modulations FM   AM   CW  
Sensitivity ? ?
Selectivity ? ?
Filters ? ?
Receiver system XTAL ?
IF-freqs. ? ?
Image rejection ? ?
Audio output ? ?

Transmitter

TX-range 144-148 MHz 2-9 MHz
Modulations FM   AM   CW  
RF-output High: 3 W, Low: 0.5 W 35 W

Connections

Antenna SO-239 + Built-in sweep -
Impedance 50Ω ?
Other - -

Electrical

Power req. 13.8V DC +/- 15% Mains (110 V AC) or 12 V DC
Current RX 55-270 mA ?
TX 350-750 mA ?

Physical

Manufactured Between 1977 and 19xx in Japan Between 1966 and 196x in USA
Dimensions 61 × 183 × 162 mm
(2.40 × 7.20 × 6.38 in)
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Weight 1.90 kg (4.2 lbs) batteries included 12.70 kg (28.0 lbs)
Form factor Mobile Base Station

Other features

Memories 15 channels in 1 bank(s) ?
Usage Amateur / Ham radio operators Military communication
Features ? ?
Accessories ? ?
MPN ICOM-IC-000215E HALLICRAFTERS-TR-000035A