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Zodiac FA-81

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:Professional land mobile VHF transceiver
Frequency range: 68-88 MHz (Any 1 MHz segment, according to alignment)
Tuning steps:Channelized
Frequency stability:? ppm
Mode:FM
Channels / memory management: Up to 16 regular (Depending on options and configuration)
Two XTALs per channel
Repeater shift / offset:Depending on XTALs
Power supply:13.2 VDC (From separate 220 VAC PSU)
Current drain / power consumption:RX: 200-500 mA @ 13.2 VDC
TX: Max 4 A @ 13.2 VDC
Antenna impedance / connector:50 ohm / SO-239
Dimensions (W*H*D):Transceiver: 190*66*250 mm (7.48*2.6*9.84")
Weight:Transceiver: 2.9 Kg (6.39 lb)
Other features:Selcall option.




RECEIVER SECTION
Receiver system: Double conversion superheterodyne
1st IF: 10.7 MHz
2nd IF: 455 KHz
Sensitivity:0.4 uV (20 dB SINAD)
Squelch sensitivity:
Selectivity:80 dB (Adjacent channel)
Image rejection:
AF output power / speaker:2 W at 3% distortion / No internal speaker
External speaker connector:4 ohm




TRANSMITTER SECTION
RF output power: Max 25 W (50 W option)
Modulation system:Phase modulation
Max FM deviation (Factory set):±5 KHz
Spurious emissions:Less than 0.2 uW
Microphone impedance / connector:? ohm / Built-in
Microphone input level:2 mV




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:1975-197x (Discontinued)
Additional info: New price 1975 in Sweden: SEK 5345:-
New price 1977 in Sweden: SEK 5865:-
Related documents:Service manual (74.8 MB)
Modifications and fixes:
Reviews:
Options / Accessories:
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2-tone selcall unit
5-tone selcall unit