Difference between revisions of "SSB 10 and 11 meter hand held radios"

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HT radios (hand held) covering 10 and 11 meter.

Magnum 1012, Spitfire 454, Cherokee AH-100, Titan Roadpro RPSY-201, Dragon AH-100, Albrecht AE201, Intek SS-201

Magnum 1012

• Year Introduced: 2011

Can be programmed for 10/12 meters, 11 (cb radio) or expanded mode 25.165 – 29.655MHz. Mode (AM,FM,LSB,USB). 5w PeP.

The Magnum 1012 features memory channels, frequency scan, a dual fine/course clarifier and a 6 digit frequency display.

Power Output AM, High:4 watts.
Low: 1 W SSB
High:6-7 watts, Low: 2W  PEP. 
Modulation High-and low-level Class B 
Amplitude Modulation
Current Drain: Less than 1200 mA
Frequency Tolerance +/- 400 Hz Max

?DOM: estimate year introduced as 2011 based on copyright of printed manual.

Albrecht 2990 AFS

ALAN-Midland ALBRECHT AE2990 is an upgrade for old Magnum 1012, a handheld (HT) AM/FM/SSB (LSB & USB) two-way radio.

Spitfire 454

• Year Introduced: 1999

Features all mode ( AM, FM, SSB ) operation, 6 to 7 watts pep, external mic & speaker capability (optional), mic gain adjust, offset transmit & receive with PL tones for repeater access, and 454 channels offering 25.165 mhz thru 29.655 mhz frequency coverage with scanning. Backlit LCD display.

Excerpts from an Amateur Radio magazine 1999:

"It sounds more like a good name for a CB rig, but the Eagle Spitfire 454 is a very recent rather complex all mode ten meter handie talkie. The Spitfire is custom manufactured for Copper Electronics of Louisville, Kentucky. in the Philippines. The Spitfire, as shipped, covers 28.0 to 29.7 MHz with AM, FM, LSB, and USB. It comes with an empty battery pack, a wall charger, a mobile power cable, a 9.5" base loaded "duck" antenna, belt clip, hand strap, and and manual. The advertised price from Copper Electronics ( www.copper.com ) is $179.99."

?DOM: estimate year based on article in 73 Amateur Radio Today

Cherokee AH-100

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