| GENERAL |
| Type: | Amateur VHF transceiver |
| Frequency range: |
Europe
TX: 145-146 MHz
RX: 145-146 MHz
(144-145 MHz option)
USA
TX: 146-148 MHz
RX: 146-148 MHz
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| Tuning steps: | Channelized |
| Frequency stability: | Less than ±750 Hz @ 25°C (77°F) |
| Mode: | FM |
| Channels / memory management: |
Europe: 40 fixed (25 KHz steps)
USA: 100 fixed plus a 15 KHz shift button
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| Repeater shift / offset: | ±600 KHz |
| Power supply: | 11.5-16 VDC (Male 2-pin jack) |
| Current drain / power consumption: | RX: 500 mA (No signal) TX: 1.5-3 A |
| Antenna impedance / connector: | 50 ohm / SO-239 |
| Dimensions (W*H*D): | 152*60*234 mm (5.98*2.36*9.21") |
| Weight: | 2.2 Kg (4.85 lb) |
| Other features: | 1750 Hz tone burst (Europe). CTCSS/PL encoder option (USA) |
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| RECEIVER SECTION |
| Receiver system: |
Double conversion superheterodyne
1st IF: 10.7 MHz
2nd IF: 455 KHz
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| Sensitivity: | 0.4 uV (20 dB quieting) |
| Squelch sensitivity: | Less than 0.25 uV (Treshold) |
| Selectivity: | 12 KHz (-6 dB) |
| Image rejection: | 70 dB |
| AF output power / speaker: | 1.5 W at 10% distortion / 8 ohm |
| External speaker connector: | TS "Minijack" (3.5 mm), 8 ohm |
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| TRANSMITTER SECTION |
| RF output power: |
The low power setting is internally adjustable up to 5 W
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| Modulation system: | Variable reactance direct shift |
| Max FM deviation (Factory set): | ±5 KHz |
| Spurious emissions: | Better than -60 dB |
| Microphone impedance / connector: | 500 ohm / 4-pin (Male locking ring jack) |
| Microphone input level: | ? mV |
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| MISCELLANEOUS |
| Manufactured: | Japan, 1977-19xx (Discontinued) |
| Additional info: |
New price 1978 in the UK: £225
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| Related documents: |
User manual European version (1.5 MB)
Schematic diagram & band expander kit (514 KB)
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| Modifications and fixes: | |
| Reviews: | |
| Options / Accessories: |
?
ME-3
PS-6
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144-145 MHz band expander kit (Europe only)
CTCSS/PL tone encoder (USA only)
Power supply. 13.8 VDC, 3.5 A
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