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Realistic TRC-500 (21-400)

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:License-free "49 MHz USA" transceiver
Frequency range:49.830-49.890 MHz
Channels / tuning steps:1 regular (XTAL controlled)
Frequency stability:±2 KHz @ 0 to 40°C (32-104°F)
Mode:FM
Memory channels / management:-
Repeater shift / offset:Simplex only
Power supply:9 VDC (One PP3 / E / 6LR61 battery)
Current drain / power consumption:RX: 13.5-40 mA
TX: Max 40 mA
Antenna impedance / connector:? ohm / Built-into the headset
Dimensions (W*H*D):64*116*24 mm (2.52*4.57*0.94")
Weight:255 g (9 oz)
Other features:VOX.




RECEIVER SECTION
Receiver system: Double conversion superheterodyne
1st IF: 10.7 MHz
2nd IF: 455 KHz
Sensitivity:0.5 uV (20 dB quieting)
Squelch sensitivity:0.5 uV (Threshold)
Selectivity:
Image rejection:
AF output power / speaker:? mW at ?% distortion / Headset only, fixed cord
External speaker connector:-




TRANSMITTER SECTION
RF output power:Max 10 mW (10000 uV/m @ 3 meters)
Modulation system:
Max FM deviation (Factory set):±5 KHz
Spurious emissions:Better than -20 dB
Microphone impedance / connector:? ohm / Headset only, fixed cord
Microphone input level:




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:Korea, 1983-198x (Discontinued)
Additional info: FCC ID: AAO9QL21-400.

New price 1984 in the US: $89.95 (Pair).
New price 1985 in the US: $89.95 (Pair).
New price 1986 in the US: $79.95 (Pair).
New price 1987 in the US: $69.95 (Pair).
New price 1988 in the US: $69.95 (Pair).
New price 1989 in the US: $69.95 (Pair).
New price 1990 in the US: $69.95 (Pair).
New price 1991 in the US: $69.95 (Pair).
New price 1992 in the US: $69.95 (Pair).
Related documents: User manual and schematic diagram (323 KB)
AF amplifier: LM386
FM-IF: MC3357
Modifications and fixes:
Reviews:
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