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