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A16 UK/PRC316 (UK)

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:Military HF transceiver
Frequency range:2-7 MHz
Tuning steps:Channelized
Frequency stability:Max ? ppm
Mode:AM / CW
Channels / memory management: 45 regular with fine tuning
Duplex shift / offset:No
Power supply:10-16 VDC
Current drain / power consumption:RX: ? mA
TX: ? A
Antenna impedance / connector:100 ohm / Spring terminals (For balanced wire antenna)
50 ohm / Mini BNC
Dimensions (W*H*D):200*88*114 mm (7.87*3.46*4.49")
Weight:4.4 Kg (9.7 lb), with battery pack
Other features:Fully waterproof. Integrated morse key.




RECEIVER SECTION
Receiver system: Double conversion superheterodyne
1st IF: 8 MHz
2nd IF: 455 KHz
Sensitivity:0.5 uV (No S/N reference)
Squelch sensitivity:
Selectivity: AM: 6 KHz (No dB reference)
CW: 300 Hz (No dB reference)
Image rejection:
AF output power / speaker:? mW at ?% distortion / No internal speaker
External speaker connector:




TRANSMITTER SECTION
RF output power:4 W
Modulation system:
Max FM deviation (Factory set):No FM
Spurious emissions:Better than -? dB
Microphone impedance / connector:? ohm / ?-pin
Microphone input level:? mV




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:UK (By Rank Precision Industries Ltd.), 1968-197x (Discontinued)
Additional info: Solid state, long range patrol radio. Mainly used by the SAS.
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A picture of A16 UK/PRC316 (SAS UK) kit