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SuperStar SS-158VDX

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:Citizen band / "Freeband" / Export transceiver
Frequency range: Export mode
24.265-29.655 MHz
10 m mode
28.245-29.655 MHz
Channels / tuning steps:480 (12*40)
Mode:AM / FM / SSB / CW
Frequency control:PLL (RCI-145106)
Frequency stability:0.001% @ -30 to +50°C (-22 to +122°F)
Clarifier or Delta tune:Coarse: ±? KHz
Fine: ±? KHz
Power supply:13.8 VDC (Male 3-pin jack)
Current drain / power consumption:RX: ? mA
TX: ? A
Antenna impedance / connector:50 ohm / SO-239
Dimensions (W*H*D):200*60*273 mm (7.88*2.38*10.75")
Weight:2.27 Kg (5 lb)
Other features: NB/ANL. Echo. Roger beep. +10 KHz button. SWR-meter.
Talkback. Auto dimmer.




RECEIVER SECTION
Receiver system: Single conversion superheterodyne (SSB/CW)
IF: 10.695 MHz
Double conversion superheterodyne (AM/FM)
1st IF: 10.695 MHz
2nd IF: 455 KHz - Ceramic filter: LT455HT
Sensitivity: AM/CW: 1 uV (10 dB (S+N)/N)
FM: 0.5 uV (20 dB (S+N)/N)
SSB: 0.25 uV (10 dB (S+N)/N)
Squelch sensitivity:Less than 0.5 uV (Threshold)
Selectivity:
Image rejection:>65 dB
AF output power / speaker:2.5 W at 10% distortion / ? ohm
External speaker connector:TS "Minijack" (3.5 mm), 8 ohm




TRANSMITTER SECTION
RF output power: AM/FM/CW: Variable up to 10 W
SSB: Variable up to 25 W (PEP)
Modulation system:
Max FM deviation (Factory set):±? KHz
Spurious emissions:Better than -50 dB
Microphone impedance / connector:? ohm / 4-pin (Male locking ring jack)
Microphone input level:? mV




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:Vietnam, 2024-202x
Main PCB: EPT690011D by Ranger
Single sided with through-hole components
Sub PCBs: EPTEB1910Z - Echo board
and others...
Additional info: Sale price, september 2025 in the US: $299.95
Related documents: User manual (697 KB)
PLL: RCI-145106
Known markets and approvals: No known approvals for CB use
Sams Photofact #:None
Modifications and fixes:
Reviews:
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A rear picture of Super Star SS-158VDX