Description
The MX1, AA1, VO1, and TX1 modules are wired into a band-switching 80-40 meter CW transceiver. Front panel controls: On-off, Transmit-Receive, Receiver Resonate, VFO-Crystal, Bandswitches, Oscillator tuning, Final Resonate. A meter is provided to monitor final amplifier current.
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40-80 meters. 15 meter converter available.
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Crystal control or transceive operation (Transceive on 40-80 meters, crystal only on 15 meters.)
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Slide-rule dial. Flywheel tuning.
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Power – 12 volt lantern battery.
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Front panel band switching.
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Shaped audio – 200-2500 Hz.
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Metered power amplifier stage.
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Silicon transistors. Integrated circuit.
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2 KHz receiving band width
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2 watts input to final stage
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100 cycles drift. No warm-up.
Specifications
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Frequency Range: 3.475 – 4.025, 6.975 – 7.325
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Size: HWD 4″ x 10.125: x 7.5″
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Shipping Weight: 4 lbs
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Power: 12 volts. 20 ma on receive, 300 ma on transmit
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Semiconductor devices: 1 dual gate MOSFET, 1 integrated circuit, 4 silicon transistors
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Type of Reception: CW – SSB – AM
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Sensitivity: Less than one microvolt provides readable signal
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Antenna input: 50 – 75 ohms
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Selectivity: 2 KC at 6 dB down points
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Audio:Output impedance – 1000 ohms. Frequency response – +/- 3 dB 200 Hz – 2500 Hz
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Frequency stability: Less than 100 Hz drift
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Transmitter: Power – 2 watts input. Output impedance 50 – 75 ohms, fixed link
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Headphones: Front panel tip jacks are provided
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Key: Phono jack is provided on rear apron
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Crystal: A crystal socket is provided on the front panel. The socket accepts holders of the HC6U type or any crystal with 0.486 inch spacing and 0.050 diameter pins.
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