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General Electric 3-5940A

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:License-free "49 MHz USA" transceiver
Frequency range: TX: 49.830-49.890 MHz
RX: 0.54-1.61 / 26.965-27.405 / 49.830-49.890 MHz
Channels / tuning steps: 49 MHz
1 (Channel C: 49.860 MHz, XTAL controlled)
AM / CB
VFO: Analog / continuous
Frequency stability:? ppm
Mode:TX: FM
RX: AM / FM
Memory channels / management:None
Repeater shift / offset:Simplex only
Power supply:9 VDC (Six LR20 / D alkaline batteries)
Current drain / power consumption:RX: ? mA
TX: ? mA
Antenna impedance / connector:- / Built-in telescopic whip
Dimensions (W*H*D):295*130*110 mm (11.6*5.1*4.3")
Weight:1.2 Kg (2.64 lb)
Other features:Morse code key.




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




TRANSMITTER SECTION
RF output power:Max 10 mW
Modulation system:
Max FM deviation (Factory set):±? KHz
Spurious emissions:Better than -? dB
Microphone impedance / connector:? ohm / ?
Microphone input level:? mV




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:Taiwan, 1978-1979 (Discontinued)
Additional info: This is the base station part of the 3-5945 system.
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