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Magnum 257

AT6

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A very compact 10m multimode radio, making it ideal for use mobile.

Despite it's size it packs loads of features and plenty of output.

Standard frequency range is 28 - 29.7MHz, but it can be expanded to cover 25.165 - 29.7MHz (not legal in the UK).

Click on the picture for full details (note picture shows the Albrecht version of this radio).

Latest model now with BLUE display.

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Microprocessor Controlled Transceiver
· 28.000 to 29.699 MHz Frequency Range
· 30 Watts RF Output Power
· Variable Power - In All Modes
· FM / USB / LSB / AM
· 1 kHz / 10 kHz / 100 kHz Steps
· 5 Digit Frequency Display
· ECM Microphone with Up and Down Frequency Controls
· 5 Memory Channels - Saves Both Frequency and Mode
· Back Lit LCD Display and Front Panel Controls
· Digital S/RF Meter on LCD
· RF Gain and Microphone Gain Controls
· +/- 1 kHz Clarifier
· Noise Blanker and Automatic Noise Limiter
· Frequency Scan
· Last Channel Recall - Returns to Last Operated Frequency and Mode
· Split Frequency Offset for Repeater Use
· Receive Audio Tone Control
· MARS / CAP Compatible

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency Coverage:    28.000 to 29.699 MHz
Antenna Impedance:     50 ohm, unbalanced
Frequency Control:     Digital Phase-Lock Loop (PLL) Synthesizer
Frequency Accuracy:     Better than +10 ppm from 0 - 40 °C after 15 min. warm up
Power Requirement:      12 -13.8 V DC, negative ground
Current Consumption:    6 amps maximum
Dimensions:    6 x 2 x 9.5 in (W x H x D)
Weight:   2.9 Ibs

TRANSMITTER SPECIFICATIONS
Power Output:     SSB/ FM...30 Watts,    AM...9 Watts Average / 30 Watts PEP
Tuning Steps:     1 kHz /10 kHz /100 kHz
Final Transistors:   2SC1969 (x2)
Spurious Emissions:      More than 50 dB below peak output power
Carrier Suppression:      More than 40 dB below peak output power
Unwanted Sideband:     More than 50 dB below peak output (1 kHz tone)
FM Deviation:   +/- 2 kHz maximum
Audio Response:         More than 30dB below peak output
Frequency Response:     400 to 2800 Hz
Microphone Impedance:    ECM, 600 to 1 K ohms

RECEIVER SPECIFICATIONS
Circuit Type:   Dual-Conversion Superheterodyne
Intermediate Frequencies:
        1st IF/SSB IF...10.695 MHz
        2nd IF...455 kHz
Sensitivity:
         SSB...0.25 V at 10 dB S + N/N
         AM...1.0 Vat10dBS+N/N
         FM...0.3 Vat12dBSINAD
Selectivity:
         SSB...4.2 kHz (-6 dB) / 8.5 kHz (-60 dB)
         AM / FM...6.0 kHz (-6 dB) /18 kHz (-60 dB)
Clarifier Range:   +/-1.5 kHz
Adjacent Channel Rejection:   Better than 70 dB
I F Rejection:   Better than 80 dB for all frequencies
Frequency Response:   250 to 3000 Hz
Audio Output Power:    2 watts minimum at 10% THD with an 8 ohm load
Audio Output Impedance:   8 ohms

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