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Zodiac B-5024

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:Citizen band transceiver
Frequency range: 26.965-27.225 MHz
NB! Could also be ordered for the professional 29.7-30 MHz band
Channels / tuning steps:23 (1-22 + 11A)
Mode:AM
Frequency control:XTAL-matrix (11 XTALs)
Frequency stability:0.002% @ -20 to +50°C (-4 to +122°F)
Clarifier or Delta tune:±1.2 KHz ("Mottagaravstämning")
Power supply:Mains: 220 VAC (3-pin IEC C14 connector)
or 11.4-14.4 VDC (Male barrel jack)
Current drain / power consumption:RX: 200 mA @ 12 VDC
TX: Less than 40 W @ 220 VAC or max 1.5 A @ 12 VDC
Antenna impedance / connector:50 ohm / SO-239
Dimensions (W*H*D):365*120*225 mm (14.37*4.72*8.86")
Weight:5.8 Kg (12.79 lb)
Other features: PA. Alarm clock. SWR meter. NB ("Störningsbegr.").
External selcall connector.




RECEIVER SECTION
Receiver system: Double conversion superheterodyne
1st IF: 11.275 MHz
2nd IF: 455 KHz
Sensitivity:0.5 uV (10 dB S/N)
Squelch sensitivity:
Selectivity:6 KHz (-6 dB)
20 KHz (-60 dB)
Image rejection:
AF output power / speaker:3 W at ?% distortion / 8 ohm
External speaker connector:2-pin DIN




TRANSMITTER SECTION
RF output power:~3 W (5 W input)
Modulation system:
Max AM modulation (Factory set):95%
FM deviation (Factory set):No FM
Spurious emissions:Better than -? dB
Microphone impedance / connector:? ohm / 5-pin DIN (180°)
Microphone input level:? mV




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:197x-197x (Discontinued)
Main PCB:
Sub PCBs:
Additional info: This version was made for the swedish market with a swedish
language front panel.

New price 1975 in Sweden: SEK 1995:-
New price 1977 in Sweden: SEK 2110:-
Related documents: User manual (2.1 MB, In swedish)
Schematic diagram (4.8 MB)
Known markets and approvals: Sweden
Televerket: Type approved
Sams Photofact #:None
Modifications and fixes:
Reviews:
Options / Accessories:
BM
DC-3
SA-24
SCU
Desk microphone
DC/DC converter. 6 VDC to 12 VDC
DC/DC converter. 24 VDC to 12 VDC
External selcall unit