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Binatone Route 66

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:Citizen band transceiver
Frequency range:27.60125-27.99125 MHz
Channels / tuning steps:40 (UK CB 27/81)
Mode:FM
Frequency control: Early version (Model 01/8538): PLL02A
Later version (Model 01/8538A): LC7137
Frequency stability:Less than ±750 Hz (No temperature reference)
Clarifier or Delta tune:No
Power supply:13.8 VDC (Male 3-pin jack)
Current drain / power consumption:RX: 350 mA (Squelched)
TX: 0.9 A
Antenna impedance / connector:50 ohm / SO-239
Dimensions (W*H*D):162*58*210 mm (6.38*2.28*8.27")
Weight:1.5 Kg (3.3 lb)
Other features:PA.




RECEIVER SECTION
Receiver system: Double conversion superheterodyne
1st IF: 10.695 MHz
2nd IF: 455 KHz
Sensitivity:0.5 uV (12 dB SINAD)
Squelch sensitivity:10 uV ±5 dB (Tight)
Selectivity:4 KHz (-6 dB)
20 KHz (-50 dB)
Image rejection:
AF output power / speaker:500 mW at 10% distortion / 8 ohm
External speaker connector:TS "Minijack" (3.5 mm)




TRANSMITTER SECTION
RF output power:Hi: 4 W
Lo: 400 mW
Modulation system:
Max FM deviation (Factory set):±2.5 KHz
Spurious emissions:Better than 0.25 uW
Microphone impedance / connector:600 ohm / 4-pin (Male locking ring jack)
Microphone input level:? mV




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:Japan, 1981-198x (Discontinued)
Main PCB: Early: ?
Later: P-019?
Sub PCBs:
Additional info:
Related documents: User manual (9.7 MB)
PLL (Early): PLL02A
PLL (Later): LC7137
Market(s) / Approval(s): UK
Ofcom: ?
Sams Photofact #:None
Modifications and fixes:
Reviews:
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