MX-18S SSB/CW QRP Transceiver for 17m Band
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MX-18S Specifications:
Frequency Coverage: The entire 17m band (18.068 to 18.168 MHz) is covered via two 50kHz segments using a switch to select one of 2 crystals:
Band A: 18.068 to 18.118 MHz (Mizuho 14.69900 MHz crystal) (RTTY & data)
Band B: 18.118 to 18.168 MHz (Mizuho 14.72450 MHz crystal) (phone & image)
Frequency Control: VXO; Maximum +50kHz per channel
Frequency Stability: ±500Hz from a cold start; ±100Hz/30 Minutes at 25°C
IF Bandwidth: 3.0 KHz
Power requirements: 8.4-9.5VDC
a) 6 AA drycell batteries (e.g Alkaline)* [not included]
b) 7 AA NiCd or NiMH rechargeable batteries [not included]
c) External 9VDC source [not included]
*using the included dummy cell to take up the 7th slot
Power consumption: 70mA at Receive (no signal); 620mA at Transmit
Transmitter:
Operating modes: A3J (USB), A1 (CW)
Maximum Output Power: 2W
Spurious Output: Greater than 40dB down
Sideband Suppression: Greater than 40dB
Receiver:
Receiver Sensitivity: Less than 0.5µV for 15dB S/N
Size: 1½"(D) x 2 5/8"(W) x 5 5/8"(H) without knob
39mm (D) x 66mm (W) x 142mm (H)
Weight: 590g