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Ericsson/GE Orion (UHF)

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:Professional land mobile transceiver
Frequency range
depending on version:
403-440 MHz (Max 37 MHz TX/RX separation)
440-470 MHz (Max 30 MHz TX/RX separation)
470-512 MHz (Max 42 MHz TX/RX separation)
Tuning steps:Channelized (Programmable in ? KHz increments)
Frequency stability:0.0002% @ -30 to +60°C (-22 to +140°F)
Mode:FM (DV option: Aegis or ProVoice)
Channels / memory management: 16 regular
Scanning
Non-volatile EEPROM storage
Duplex shift / offset:Programmable
Power supply:13.8 VDC
Current drain / power consumption:RX: 1.1 to 3 A
TX: 12 A @ 20 W output power
TX: 28 A @ 100 W output power
Antenna impedance / connector:50 ohm / TNC
Dimensions (W*H*D):20 W version: 176*50(60)*214 mm (6.93*1.97(2.36)*8.42")
Weight:20 W version: ? Kg (? lb)
Other features: EDACS trunking capable. Encryption and data transfer in digital mode.
CTCSS/PL and DTMF. RS-232C. This transceiver could be used with either
the simpler "Scan" or more advanced "System" control panel in local or
remote variants.




RECEIVER SECTION
Receiver system: Double conversion superheterodyne
1st IF: 82.2 MHz - Crystal filter
2nd IF: 455 KHz - Ceramic filter
Sensitivity:0.22 to 0.35 uV (12 dB SINAD)
Squelch sensitivity:
Selectivity:>80 dB (Adjacent channel @ 25 KHz spacing)
Image rejection:
AF output power / speaker:15 W at 3% distortion / No internal speaker
External speaker connector:4 ohm




TRANSMITTER SECTION
RF output power
depending on version:
20, 35, 40, 80 or 100 W
Modulation system:
Max AM modulation (Factory set):No AM
Max FM deviation (Factory set):±4.5 KHz
Spurious emissions:Better than -85 dB
Microphone impedance / connector:600 ohm / 9-pin
Microphone input level:55-110 mV




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:1993-199x (Discontinued)
Additional info: The 440-470 MHz, 20 W version was used by the swedish special police and
swedish customs service with the now withdrawn E80 EDACS system that
operated on 448 MHz (repeater output) and 442 MHz (repeater input).

E80 was launched in the early 90's and phased out when the new TETRA-based
RAKEL system became fully operational in around 2009. E80 was eavesdropping
proof as it mainly used 128-bit digital encryption with a modified and improved
version of Ericsson Aegis.
Related documents: EDACS Orion manual (381 KB)
FM-IF: TA31132F
AF amplifier: uPC2500H
Modifications and fixes:
Reviews:
Options / Accessories:
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A picture of Ericsson / GE Orion (UHF) ''Scan'' control panel