| GENERAL |
| Type: | Amateur VHF transceiver |
| Frequency range: |
USA
TX: 143-149 MHz
RX: 143-149 MHz
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| Tuning steps: | 10 / 100 KHz and a +5 KHz button |
| Frequency stability: | ±? ppm |
| Mode: | FM |
| Channels / memory management: |
No
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| Repeater shift / offset: | ±600 KHz plus two optional odd splits |
| Power supply: | 13.8 VDC ±15% (Male 3-pin jack) |
| Current drain / power consumption: | RX: 800 mA (Average)
TX: Max 7 A |
| Antenna impedance / connector: | 50 ohm / SO-239 |
| Dimensions (W*H*D): | 168*67*273 mm (6.62*2.62*10.75") |
| Weight: | 3.18 Kg (7 lb) |
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| RECEIVER SECTION |
| Receiver system: |
Double conversion superheterodyne
1st IF: 16.9 MHz
2nd IF: 455 KHz
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| Sensitivity: | 0.3 uV (12 dB SINAD) |
| Squelch sensitivity: | 0.2 uV (Threshold) |
| Noise figure: | |
| Selectivity: | 14 KHz (-3 dB)
25 KHz (-70 dB) |
| Image rejection: | |
| AF output power / speaker: | 1.5 W at 10% distortion / 8 ohm |
| External speaker connector: | TS "Minijack" (3.5 mm) |
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| TRANSMITTER SECTION |
| RF output power: |
1-25 W (Continuously adjustable)
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| Modulation system: | |
| Max FM deviation (Factory set): | ±5 KHz |
| Spurious emissions: | Better than -60 dB |
| Microphone impedance / connector: | 600 ohm / 4-pin (Male locking ring jack) |
| Microphone input level: | ? mV |
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| MISCELLANEOUS |
| Manufactured: | Taiwan, 1979-198x (Discontinued) |
| Additional info: |
An "S" version was also available with factory mounted scanning unit.
The scanner unit could also be added to the standard FM-88.
New price, october 1979 in the US: $345.00
New price, october 1979 in the US: $439.00 (S-version)
New price, july 1980 in the US: $329.95
New price, july 1980 in the US: $429.95 (S-version)
Holiday special price, november 1980 in the US: $279.00
Holiday special price, november 1980 in the US: $379.00 (S-version)
FCC Data: FM-88
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| Related documents: | User manual (1.1 MB) |
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