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A little birdie tweeted:
Here is some preliminary information about the new transceiver.
Keep in mind that this list will grow as more information becomes
available, and it's all subject to change. We're expecting them to
hit the streets in Q4 of this year!
a.. TX Range: 160 - 10 Meters, 50 MHz, 144 MHz and 430MHz US
Amateur Bands, plus Alaska Emergency Channel (5167.5 kHz)
b.. RX Range: 100 kHz – 56 MHz; 76 – 154 MHz; 420 – 470 MHz
(Exact limits are not certain at this time).
c.. Power Output: 5 Watts with 9.6V Battery Pack; 2 Watts
with "AA" batteries.
d.. Modes: USB, LSB, CW, AM, FM, W-FM, Digital (SSB), Packet
(1200/9600 FM)
e.. 200 regular memory channels plus Band Limit (PMS) and Home
Channels
f.. Two-Color multi-function display (Blue or Amber)
g.. AM Aircraft and FM Broadcast (W-FM) Reception
h.. Built-in CW keyer with adjustable pitch, CW paddle
Normal/Reverse and full break-in (QSK) operation
i.. Microphone Up/Down buttons can be used as CW "paddle"
j.. Dedicated SSB-based digital modes for PSK-31 on USB/LSB,
AFSK RTTY Etc.
k.. Dual antenna jacks (BNC- Front, UHF- Rear)
l.. Alpha-numeric naming of memory channels.
m.. Built-in VOX
n.. CTCSS and DCS built-in
o.. Automatic Repeater Shift
p.. Dual VFO's with split capability and R.I.T (Clarifier)
q.. IF Shift
r.. Intercept Point Optimization (IPO) and Front-end Attenuator
(ATT)
s.. Much More....
Sounds very nice... I can just see this rig in a leather carry
case. Looking forward to it.
Pres Waterman W2PW
c/o Patchogue Motors, Inc.
Long Island Ford and Kia Dealer
GO BILLS!
