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Desktop HF/VHF Receiver
Bookshelf VHF Transceiver
Desktop Transceiver

General

HAM bands 160m  80m  40m  20m  15m  6m  2m  10m  2m  11m (CB) 
Freq. stability ? ? ?
Tuning steps Continuous ? Channelized

Receiver

RX-range 160-6 m
(2 m optional)
144-148 MHz 10m
Modulations AM   CW   SSB   DSB   FM   AM   CW   SSB  
Sensitivity ? ? ?
Selectivity ? ? ?
Filters ? ? ?
Receiver system ? XTAL Crystal controlled, 9 tubes
IF-freqs. ? ? ?
Image rejection ? ? ?
Audio output ? ? ?

Transmitter

TX-range - 144-148 MHz 10m
Modulations - FM   AM   CW   SSB  
RF-output ? High: 3 W, Low: 0.5 W ?

Connections

Antenna SO-239 + Clamps / screws SO-239 + Built-in sweep -
Impedance 50Ω 50Ω 50Ω
Other - - -

Electrical

Power req. Mains 13.8V DC +/- 15% Mains, 12V DC or 6V DC depending on version
Current RX 120W 55-270 mA ?
TX - 350-750 mA ?

Physical

Manufactured Between 1958 and 1962 in USA Between 1977 and 19xx in Japan Between 19xx and 19xx
Dimensions 483 × 267 × 330 mm
(19.02 × 10.51 × 12.99 in)
61 × 183 × 162 mm
(2.40 × 7.20 × 6.38 in)
?
Weight 17.25 kg (38.1 lbs) 1.90 kg (4.2 lbs) batteries included ?
Form factor Base Station Mobile Base Station

Other features

Memories None 15 channels in 1 bank(s) 22 channels in 1 bank(s)
Usage Amateur / Ham radio operators Amateur / Ham radio operators Citizen Band (27Mc)
Features ? ? ?
Accessories ? ? ?
MPN HAMMARLUND-HQ-000170C ICOM-IC-000215E GONSET-G-000011