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Sampson CB1A

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:Citizen band transceiver
Frequency range:26.965-27.255 MHz
Channels / tuning steps:RX: Analog/continuous with five presets
TX: 23
Mode:AM
Frequency control:RX: VFO
TX: One XTAL per channel
Frequency stability:?%
Clarifier or Delta tune:No
Power supply:Mains: 117 VAC
Current drain / power consumption:RX: Max 50 W
TX: Max 23 W
Antenna impedance / connector:50 ohm / SO-239
Dimensions (W*H*D):Receiver: ? mm (?")
Transmitter: ? mm (?")
Weight:Receiver: ? Kg (? lb)
Transmitter: ? Kg (? lb)
Other features:Local/distance switch.




RECEIVER SECTION
Receiver system: Single conversion superheterodyne
IF: 455 KHz
Sensitivity:0.1 uV (No S/N reference)
Squelch sensitivity:
Selectivity:
Image rejection:
AF output power / speaker:? W at ?% distortion / No internal speaker
External speaker connector:




TRANSMITTER SECTION
RF output power:~3.5 W
Modulation system:
Max FM deviation (Factory set):No FM
Spurious emissions:Better than -? dB
Microphone impedance / connector:? ohm / 3-pin
Microphone input level:? mV




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:USA, 1962-196x (Discontinued)
Main PCB:
Sub PCBs:
Additional info: A working CB1A system actually consists of the R101A receiver,
the T110A transmitter and the R102 speaker plus accessories.
Related documents:
Known markets and approvals: USA
FCC: Compliant
Sams Photofact #:CB-5 (March 1964)
Modifications and fixes:
Reviews:
Options / Accessories:
M10
R101A
R102
T110A
VM-12-120
SWR meter
Receiver
Speaker
Transmitter
Voice modulator