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Amstrad CB-901

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:Citizen band transceiver
Frequency range:27.60125-27.99125 MHz
Channels / tuning steps:40
Mode:FM
Frequency control:PLL (LC7136 or LC7137)
Frequency stability:?%
Clarifier or Delta tune:No
Power supply:12 VDC (2-pin jack)
Current drain / power consumption:RX: 250-800 mA
TX: Max 2 A
Antenna impedance / connector:50 ohm / SO-239
Dimensions (W*H*D):? mm (?")
Weight:? Kg (? lb)
Other features:PA. Roger beep. Channel 9 button.




RECEIVER SECTION
Receiver system: Double conversion superheterodyne
1st IF: 10.695 MHz
2nd IF: 455 KHz
Sensitivity:0.5 uV (20 dB S/N)
Squelch sensitivity:Less than 0.2 uV (Threshold)
Selectivity:45 dB (Adjacent channel)
Image rejection:
AF output power / speaker:2 W at 10% distortion / 8 ohm
External speaker connector:TS "Minijack" (3.5 mm)




TRANSMITTER SECTION
RF output power: High: 4 W
Low: 400 mW
Modulation system:
Max FM deviation (Factory set):±2.5 KHz
Spurious emissions:Less than 0.25 uW
Microphone impedance / connector:? ohm / 4-pin (Male locking ring jack)
Microphone input level:? mV




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:Japan and Hong Kong, 1981-198x (Discontinued)
Main PCB: PCMA002F by Cybernet Electronics Corporation
Single sided with through-hole components
Sub PCBs: PCLD002F - Display board
PCMC001F - Mike jack board
PCSW002F - Switch board
Additional info:
Related documents: Service manual (4.6 MB)
PLL: LC7136 or 37
AF amplifier: LA4422
RF driver: 2SC2086
RF final: 2SC2166
Known markets and approvals: UK
CB 27/81
Sams Photofact #:None
Modifications and fixes:
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