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Drake TR-72

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:Amateur VHF transceiver
Frequency range: TX: 144-148 MHz
RX: 144-148 MHz
Tuning steps:Channelized
Frequency stability:±? ppm
Mode:FM
Channels / memory management: 23 regular
XTAL controlled
Repeater shift / offset:According to XTALs
Power supply:11-16 VDC
Current drain / power consumption:RX: 400-600 mA
TX: Max 2.7 A
Antenna impedance / connector:50 ohm / SO-239
Dimensions (W*H*D):180*60*240 mm (7.09*2.36*9.45")
Weight:2.5 Kg (5.51 lb)
Other features:




RECEIVER SECTION
Receiver system: Double conversion superheterodyne
1st IF: 10.7 MHz
2nd IF: 455 KHz
Sensitivity:0.35 uV (20 dB quieting)
Squelch sensitivity:
Noise figure:
Selectivity:20 KHz (-6 dB)
60 KHz (-80 dB)
Image rejection:85 dB
AF output power / speaker:1 W at 10% distortion / 8 ohm
External speaker connector:




TRANSMITTER SECTION
RF output power:

HighLow
2 m:10 W1 W
Modulation system:
Max AM modulation (Factory set):No AM
Max FM deviation (Factory set):±6.5 KHz (Adjustable up to ±15 KHz)
Spurious emissions:Better than -60 dB
Microphone impedance / connector:500 ohm / 4-pin (Male GX16 locking ring jack)
Microphone input level:? mV




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:Japan, 197x-197x (Discontinued)
Reset procedure:
Additional info:See also Kenwood TR-7200G
Related documents:
Modifications and fixes:
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