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Barracuda HB-940 (By Halfords)

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:Citizen band transceiver
Frequency range:27.60125-27.99125 MHz
Channels / tuning steps:40 (UK CB 27/81)
Mode:FM
Frequency control:PLL (LC7136)
Frequency stability:?%
Clarifier or Delta tune:±? KHz
Power supply:13.2 VDC (Male 3-pin jack)
Current drain / power consumption:RX: ? mA
TX: Max 1.2 A
Antenna impedance / connector:50 ohm / SO-239
Dimensions (W*H*D):179*63*216 mm (7.05*2.5*8.5")
Weight:1.76 Kg (3.88 lb)
Other features: PA. Tone switch. Channel 9 switch. Dimmer. RF gain.




RECEIVER SECTION
Receiver system: Double conversion superheterodyne
1st IF: 10.695 MHz
2nd IF: 455 KHz
Sensitivity:0.25 uV (12 dB SINAD)
Squelch sensitivity:Less than 0.5 uV (Threshold)
Selectivity:
Image rejection:
AF output power / speaker:1.5 W at ?% 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):±1.5 KHz
Spurious emissions:Better than -60 dB
Microphone impedance / connector:? ohm / 5-pin DIN (180°)
Microphone input level:? mV




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:Japan, 1981-198x (Discontinued)
Main PCB: PTBM134AOX-o2 by Cybernet Electronics Corporation
Single sided with through-hole components
Sub PCBs: PTLD?? - LED channel display board
PTSW154AOX - Channel selector board
Additional info: New price, march 1982 in the UK: £89.95
Related documents: PLL: LC7136
FM-IF: AN240P
AF amplifier: TA7205AP
RF driver: 2SC1846
RF final: 2SC2166 or equivalent
Known markets and approvals: United Kingdom
CB 27/81
Sams Photofact #:None
Modifications and fixes:
Reviews:CB - Citizens' Band (UK): March 1982, page 14
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