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Zodiac 550 DX

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:Citizen band / "Freeband" / Export transceiver
Frequency range:26.965-27.855 MHz
Channels / tuning steps:80 (2*40)
Mode:AM / FM / SSB
Frequency control:PLL
Frequency stability:?%
Clarifier or Delta tune:? Hz
Power supply:Mains: 220 VAC (Fixed power cord)
or 13.8 VDC (Screw terminals)
Current drain / power consumption:RX: ? A @ 13.8 VDC
TX: ? A @ 13.8 VDC
Antenna impedance / connector:50 ohm / SO-239
Dimensions (W*H*D):440*140*235 mm (17.32*5.51*9.25")
Weight:? Kg (? lb)
Other features: PA. +5 KHz switch. 24 hr clock. SWR meter.
External selcall connector.




RECEIVER SECTION
Receiver system: ? conversion superheterodyne
Sensitivity:
Selectivity:
Image rejection:
AF output power / speaker:? W at ?% distortion / ? ohm
External speaker connector:




TRANSMITTER SECTION
RF output power: AM: 4 W
FM: 4 W
SSB: 12 W
Modulation system:
Max FM deviation (Factory set):±? KHz
Spurious emissions:Better than -? dB
Microphone impedance / connector:? ohm / 4-pin (Metal locking ring connector)
Microphone input level:? mV




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:Japan, 1987-1987 (Discontinued)
Main PCB: This one is very rare. Apparently, only a small run of fifteen
units was produced for the Italian market.
Sub PCBs:
Additional info:
Related documents:
Sams Photofact #:None
Modifications and fixes:
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