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Wireless set No.48

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:Military HF transceiver
Frequency range:6-9 MHz
Tuning steps:Analog / continuous
Frequency stability:Max ? ppm
Mode:AM / CW
Channels / memory management:None
Duplex shift / offset:No
Power supply:3 and 162 VDC "Battle battery"
or hand crank generator
Current drain / power consumption:RX: ? mA
TX: ? A
Antenna impedance / connector:Hi-Z / Threads (For whip antenna)
Dimensions (W*H*D):260*450*170 mm (10.2*17.7*6.7")
Weight:13.1 Kg (29 lb)
Other features:




RECEIVER SECTION
Receiver system: Single conversion superheterodyne
IF: 455 KHz
Sensitivity:
Squelch sensitivity:
Selectivity:
Image rejection:
AF output power / speaker:? mW at ?% distortion / ? ohm
External speaker connector:




TRANSMITTER SECTION
RF output power:250 mW
Modulation system:
Max FM deviation (Factory set):No FM
Spurious emissions:Better than -? dB
Microphone impedance / connector:? ohm / ?-pin
Microphone input level:? mV




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:USA, 1942-1944 (Discontinued)
Additional info: Ordered by the British Supply Mission as an alternative
production to Wireless Set No. 18.
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A picture of Wireless set No.48 in use