Alinco DR-B185HT 85 Watt 2 Meter Transceivers

Alinco DR-B185HT 85 Watt 2 Meter Transceivers are their highest power 144 MHz VHF mobile. DR-B185HT transceivers deliver high-power and superior performance without compromise. They compare very favorably to other maker’s models that have less power and sell at much higher prices.

Their user-friendly configuration and easily-programmable features make DR-B185HT 2 meter rigs an ideal choice for ham operations on the bench, in the car, RV, EMCOMM, boat or anywhere high power is desirable.

Alinco DR-B185HT general information:
* 85 watts, H/L power settings
* Frequency range: TX/RX: 144-147.995 MHz (FM), RX: 136-173.995 MHz
* Operating modes: 16K0F3E (FM), 11K50F3E (Narrow-FM)
* Channel steps: 5, 8.33, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 30, 50 kHz
* Memory channels: 500 channels
* Antenna impedance: 50 ohms unbalanced (SO-239)
* Frequency stability: Plus/minus 2.5ppm TCXO
* Cloning capability
* CTCSS, DCS encode/decode, DTMF encode
* Clean, clear Alinco audio
* Super-wide 7 character alphanumeric display
* Wide and narrow FM modes
* Time Out Timer

These transceivers are supplied with a large, palm-fitting commercial-grade backlit microphone with a metal connector (not a modular plug) as well as direct frequency input and direct multi-function access such as monitor, call channel, power setting, memory to VFO plus more!

* Power supply: 13.8V DC nominal, plus/minus 15 percent
* Polarity: Negative ground
* Current drain: Approximately 20.0A TX High, 6A TX Lo, 0.5A squelched
* Usable temperature range: 14 degrees F to 140 F
* Dimensions (w/o projection): 6.44 in. (W) x 1.73 in. (H) x 7.21 in. (D)
* Weight: 3.31 lbs.
* CTCSS tones: encode/decode 39 tones
* Digital Coded Squelch: encode/decode 104 codes

Transmitter details:
* Output power: 85W (HI), 5W (LOW)
* Modulation system: Variable reactance Frequency Modulation
* Spurious emission: Less than -60 dB
* Frequency deviation: Plus/minus 5 kHz (FM), plus/minus 2.5 kHz (NFM)
* Audio distortion: Less than 5 percent

Receiver details:
* Receive system: Double-conversion Superheterodyne
* Sensitivity (-12dB SINAD): Less than 0.25uV
* Adjacent Channel Selectivity: (FM): -70dB, (NFM): -60dB
* Spurious rejection: less than -65dB
* Audio output power: 2W into 8 ohms at 10 percent THD
* Intermodulation: Less than -60dB

Supplied accessories:
* EMS-57 DTMF Microphone
* Mounting Bracket w/screw kit
* DC Power Cable
* Instruction manual

Optional accessories:
* ERW-7 Programming Cable
* EMS-53 Plain Microphone
* DM-330FX/ DM-330MVT Switching Power Supply

Receive Range 1:136.000-174.000 MHz

Detachable Faceplate:No

Cross-Band Repeat:No

AM Broadcast Band Coverage:No

FM Broadcast Band:No

Aircraft Band:No

Weather Band:No

Transceiver Power Supply:External

Transceiver Input Voltage:12-15 Vdc

Transceiver Maximum Current:20.0 A