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Desktop VHF/UHF Transceiver
Desktop Shortwave Linear Amplifier
Desktop Transceiver

General

HAM bands 2m  80m  40m  20m  15m  10m  11m (CB) 
Freq. stability ? ? ?
Tuning steps ? ? Channelized

Receiver

RX-range 136-174 / 420-470 MHz ? 26.965-27.? MHz
Modulations FM   - AM   SSB  
Sensitivity ? ? ?
Selectivity ? ? ?
Filters ? ? ?
Receiver system ? ? ?
IF-freqs. ? ? ?
Image rejection ? ? ?
Audio output ? ? ?

Transmitter

TX-range 144-148 MHz 80-10m 26.965-27.? MHz
Modulations FM   CW   SSB   AM   SSB  
RF-output 1 / 10 / 25 W SSB: 2 kW PEP, CW: 1 kW (with 100 W drive) ? W

Connections

Antenna SO-239 SO-239 SO-239
Impedance 50 Ω 50/75Ω ?
Other - - -

Electrical

Power req. 11-16V DC or mains Mains (120/240 V AC) Mains / 12 V DC
Current RX Max 1.2 A 20A @ 120V, 10A @ 240V ?
TX Max 8 A ? ?

Physical

Manufactured Between 19xx and 19xx Between 1970 and 197x in USA Between 1977 and 1980
Dimensions 280 × 120 × 343 mm
(11.02 × 4.72 × 13.50 in)
378 × 209 × 398 mm
(14.88 × 8.23 × 15.67 in)
?
Weight 5.90 kg (13.0 lbs) 21.70 kg (47.9 lbs) ?
Form factor Base Station Base Station Base Station

Other features

Memories 400 channels in 1 bank(s) ? 40 channels in 1 bank(s)
Usage Amateur / Ham radio operators Amateur / Ham radio operators Citizen Band (27Mc)
Features 9K6 packet ready
RS-232
? P.A.
Noise limiter / noise blanker
Accessories ? ? ?
MPN DRAKE-TR000270 HEATHKIT-SB-000220 RADIOSHACK-/-REALISTIC-TRC-000458