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Zastone Z218

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:Amateur VHF/UHF transceiver
Frequency range: TX: 136-174 / 400-470 MHz
RX: 87-108 / 136-174 / 400-480 MHz
Tuning steps:2.5 / 5 / 6.25 / 10 / 12.5 / 25 / 50 KHz
Frequency stability:±2.5 ppm @ -10 to +60°C (14 to 140°F)
Mode:TX: FM / NFM
RX: FM / NFM / WFM
Channels / memory management: 128 regular
Non-volatile EEPROM storage
Scanning
Repeater shift / offset:Programmable
Power supply:13.8 VDC ±15% ("T" connector on pigtail)
Current drain / power consumption:RX: 300 mA (Squelched)
TX: Max 5 A
Antenna impedance / connector:50 ohm / SO-239
Dimensions (W*H*D):105*30*106 mm (4.13*1.18*4.17")
Weight:500 g (1.1 lb)
Other features: CTCSS/PL and DCS. DTMF. Twin RX. Three selectable backlite colors.
Scrambler. Detachable front panel. 1000/1450/1750/2100 Hz call tone.
PC programmable.




RECEIVER SECTION
Receiver system: SoC / Homodyne (Direct conversion)
Sensitivity:0.2 uV (12 dB SINAD)
Squelch sensitivity:
Noise figure:
Selectivity:
Image rejection:
AF output power / speaker:2 W at 5% distortion / 8 ohm
External speaker connector:TS "Minijack" (3.5 mm)




TRANSMITTER SECTION
RF output power:

HighMidLow
2 m:25 W10 W5 W
70 cm:25 W10 W5 W
Modulation system:
Max AM modulation (Factory set):No AM
Max FM deviation (Factory set):FM: ±5 KHz
NFM: ±2.5 KHz
Spurious emissions:Better than -? dB
Microphone impedance / connector:? ohm / 8-pin (Modular)
Microphone input level:? mV




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:China, 2018-202x (Discontinued)
Additional info:
Related documents: User manual (7.3 MB)
Modifications and fixes:
Reviews:
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