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Shipmate RS-8000

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:Marine VHF transceiver
Frequency range: TX: 155-159 MHz
RX: 155-159 / 159.6-163.6 MHz
Tuning steps:Channelized
Frequency stability:±10 ppm @ -20 to +55°C (-4 to +131°F)
Mode:FM
Channels / memory management: 55 international
15 private
Optional US channels
Duplex shift / offset:Automatic according to bandplan
Power supply:13.8 VDC (6-pin jack)
Current drain / power consumption:RX: 600 mA (Squelched)
TX: Max 4.5 A
Antenna impedance / connector:50 ohm / SO-239
Dimensions (W*H*D):160*56*210 mm (6.3*2.2*8.27")
Weight:2.5 Kg (5.51 lb)
Other features:Channel 16 button. Dual watch. Dimmer. Selcall.




RECEIVER SECTION
Receiver system: Double conversion superheterodyne
1st IF: 10.7 MHz
2nd IF: 455 KHz
Sensitivity:0.3 uV (12 dB SINAD)
Squelch sensitivity:
Selectivity:
Image rejection:
AF output power / speaker:4 W at 3% distortion / 4 ohm
External speaker connector:6-pin jack




TRANSMITTER SECTION
RF output power: High: 25 W
Low: 1 W
Modulation system:
Max FM deviation (Factory set):±5 KHz
Spurious emissions:Better than -80 dB
Microphone impedance / connector:? ohm / ?-pin
Microphone input level:? mV




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:198x-198x (Discontinued)
Additional info:
Related documents:Service manual (5.5 MB)
Modifications and fixes:
Reviews:
Options / Accessories:
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A rear picture of Shipmate RS-8000