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Ericsson/GE Orion (VHF Low)

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:Professional land mobile transceiver
Frequency range
depending on version:
29-42 MHz
35-50 MHz
Tuning steps:Channelized (Programmable in 20 KHz increments)
Frequency stability:0.0005% @ -30 to +60°C (-22 to +140°F)
Mode:FM (DV option: Aegis or ProVoice)
Channels / memory management: 16 regular
Scanning
Non-volatile EEPROM storage
Duplex shift / offset:Programmable
Power supply:13.8 VDC
Current drain / power consumption:RX: 1.1 to 3 A
TX: 16 A @ 60 W output power
TX: 28 A @ 110 W output power
Antenna impedance / connector:50 ohm / ?
Dimensions (W*H*D):? mm (?")
Weight:? Kg (? lb)
Other features: EDACS trunking capable. Encryption and data transfer in digital mode.
CTCSS/PL and DTMF. RS-232C. This transceiver could be used with either
the simpler "Scan" or more advanced "System" control panel in local or
remote variants.




RECEIVER SECTION
Receiver system: Double conversion superheterodyne
1st IF: ? MHz
2nd IF: 455 KHz
Sensitivity:0.22 to 0.35 uV (12 dB SINAD)
Squelch sensitivity:
Selectivity:>85 dB (Adjacent channel @ 20 KHz spacing)
Image rejection:
AF output power / speaker:15 W at 3% distortion / No internal speaker
External speaker connector:4 ohm




TRANSMITTER SECTION
RF output power
depending on version:
60 or 110 W
Modulation system:
Max AM modulation (Factory set):No AM
Max FM deviation (Factory set):±5 KHz
Spurious emissions:Better than -85 dB
Microphone impedance / connector:600 ohm / 9-pin
Microphone input level:55-110 mV




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:1993-199x (Discontinued)
Additional info:
Related documents: EDACS Orion manual (381 KB)
Modifications and fixes:
Reviews:
Options / Accessories:
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