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Kachina KC-458

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:Military VHF transceiver
Frequency range
depending on version:
MWP: 66-88 MHz (Any 5 MHz segment according to alignment)
HWP: 138-174 MHz (Any 10 MHz segment according to alignment)
Tuning steps:Channelized. Programmable in 12.5 and 25 KHz increments.
Frequency stability:±0.0005% @ -30 to +60°C (-22 to +140°F)
Mode:FM
Channels / memory management: 16 regular
Scanning
Duplex shift / offset:Programmable
Power supply:10.8 VDC (NiCd battery pack)
Current drain / power consumption:RX: ? mA
TX: ? mA
Antenna impedance / connector:50 ohm / Threads
Dimensions (W*H*D):80*205*55 mm (3.15*8.07*2.16")
Weight:960 g (2.12 lb), with battery and antenna
Other features: CTCSS/PL. Waterproof and submersible.
Multi-tone selcall option.




RECEIVER SECTION
Receiver system: Double conversion superheterodyne
1st IF: ? MHz
2nd IF: ? KHz
Sensitivity:0.35 uV (12 dB SINAD)
Squelch sensitivity:
Selectivity:
Image rejection:
AF output power / speaker:500 mW at 10% distortion / ? ohm
External speaker connector:




TRANSMITTER SECTION
RF output power: MWP
High: 2 W
Low: 500 mW
HWP
High: 5 W
Low: 1 W
Modulation system:
Max FM deviation (Factory set):±5 KHz
Spurious emissions:Better than -50 dB
Microphone impedance / connector:? ohm / ?-pin
Microphone input level:? mV




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:USA, 1999-200x (Discontinued)
Additional info:
Related documents:
Modifications and fixes:
Reviews:
Options / Accessories:
BC-125
FP-1
HMS-8
MC-4
NP-18
RA-12
VOX-100
Desktop charger
CPU programmer
Speaker-microphone
Four-bay drop in charger
NiCd battery pack. 10.8 V, 800 mAh
Flexible antenna
VOX headset