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Desktop HF/VHF Transmitter
Mobile Shortwave receiver
6W HF/VHF/UHF All-Mode Portable Transceiver

General

HAM bands 80m  40m  20m  15m  6m  10m  160m  80m  60m  40m  30m (WARC)  20m  17m (WARC)  15m  12m (WARC)  11m (CB)  10m  160m  80m  60m  40m  30m (WARC)  20m  17m (WARC)  15m  12m (WARC)  11m (CB)  6m  2m  70cm  10m 
Freq. stability ? ? ± 0.5 p.p.m. with buit-in TCXO-9
Tuning steps ? ? 10 / 100 Hz

Receiver

RX-range - 0.1-30 MHz 0.01-33 / 33-56 / 76-108 / 108-154 / 420-470 MHz
Modulations - AM   SSB   AM   FM   W-FM   CW   USB   LSB   AFSK  
Sensitivity ? AM: 2.5 µV (10 dB SNR @ 30% modulation
SSB/CW: 0.5 µV (10 dB SNR)
SSB/CW:
100 kHz-1.8 MHz: Outside guaranteed range
1.8-28 MHz 0.25 µV
28-30 MHz 0.25 µV
50-54 MHz 0.2 µV
144/430 MHz 0.125 µV

AM:
100-500 kHz: Outside guaranteed range
500 kHz - 1.8 MHz 32 µV
1.8-28 MHz 2 µV
28-30 MHz 2 µV
50-54 MHz 2 µV
144/430 MHz Not supported

FM:
28-30 MHz 0.5 µV
50-54 MHz 0.32 µV
144/430 MHz 0.2 µV

IPO, ATT off, SSB/CW/AM = 10 dB S/N, FM = 12 dB SINAD
Selectivity ? 4 kHz (-6 dB) AM: 6 kHz (-6 dB), 20 kHz (-60 dB)
FM: 15 kHz (-6 dB), 30 kHz (-60 dB)
SSB/CW: 2.2 kHz (-6 dB), 4.5 kHz (-60 dB)
SSB (optional YF-122S installed): 2.3 kHz/4.7 kHz (–66 dB)
CW (optional YF-122C installed): 500 Hz/2.0 kHz
CW (optional YF-122CN installed): 300 Hz/1.0 kHz
Filters ? ? See selectivity
Receiver system ? Double conversion superheterodyne Single / Double conversion superheterodyne + DSP
IF-freqs. ? 1st: 45 MHz
2nd: 455 KHz
1st: 68.33 MHz
2nd: 455 kHz
Image rejection ? ? HF: 70 dB, VHF: 60 dB
Audio output ? ? 1 W internal + 3.5mm jack (4-16 Ohms)

Transmitter

TX-range 10-80m / 6m / 2m - 160-10 / 6 / 2 m / 70 cm
Modulations AM   CW   - AM   FM   CW   USB   LSB   AFSK  
RF-output 50 W (input) ? SSB/CW/FM: 6 W max, AM: 2 W max

Connections

Antenna Clamps / screws RCA (Tulip) BNC + SO-239
Impedance 50/500 Ω 50Ω 50Ω
Other - - -

Electrical

Power req. Mains 12-15V DC 13.8 V DC or 9.6 V Li-ion (1900 mAh)
Current RX - 250 mA (no signal) 450 mA
TX ? - 2.7 A max

Physical

Manufactured Between 194x and 194x in USA Between 199x and 200x Between 2018 and 20xx in Japan
Dimensions 203 × 305 × 203 mm
(7.99 × 12.01 × 7.99 in)
? 135 × 38 × 165 mm
(5.31 × 1.50 × 6.50 in)
Weight 8.20 kg (18.1 lbs) ? 900 gr (2.0 lbs) w/o Battery, Antenna and Microphone
Form factor Base Station Mobile Mobile

Other features

Memories ? ? 208 channels in 10 bank(s)
Usage Amateur / Ham radio operators Amateur / Ham radio operators Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features ? ? Increased power output 6W(SSB, CW, FM) 2.0W(AM Carrier) *NEW!
Improved frequency stability ±0.5 p.p.m. : Built-in TCXO-9 *NEW!
Larger battery capacity : 9.6V/1,900mAh (SBR-32) *NEW!
208 Memory Channels / 10 Memory Groups
Operates on 160-10m , HF, 6m, 2m and 70 cm Bands
Ultra Compact and Portable
Two Antenna Connectors
IF Shift, IF Noise Blanker, IPO, ATT
CW "Semi-Break-in", CW Reverse, CW Pitch Control
Built-in Electronic Keyer
Multi-Color Easy to see LCD
Internal Battery Operation Capability
AR
Accessories ? ? CSC-83: Carrying case
CT-39A: Packet cable
CT-62: CAT interface cable, RS-232C
E-DC-6: DC cable
FBA-28: Battery case for 8*LR6/AA alkaline cells
MH-31A8J: Standard microphone
MH-36E8J: DTMF microphone
PA-48C: Battery charger, 100-240 V AC. 12 V DC, 500 mA
SBR-32: NiMh battery pack. 9.6 V, 1900 mAh
USB-62: CAT interface cable, USB
YF-122C: 500 Hz Collins CW filter. IF: 455 kHz
YF-122CN: 300 Hz Collins CW filter. IF: 455 kHz
YF-122S: 2.3 kHz Collins SSB filter. IF: 455 kHz
YHA-63: Rubber antenna, 6 m/2 m/70 cm
MPN HARVEY-WELLS-TBS-000050D-(BANDMASTER-DELUXE) TEN-TEC-001254 YAESU-FT-000818