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PurposeMobile CB radio with AM, FM and SSB and dedicated receive controls.Analog VHF/UHF dual-band handheld with straightforward controls and an IP67 enclosure.
Frequency ranges

Standard frequencies
26.965–27.405 MHz; additional coverage depends on country configuration

TX, European version
144–146 / 430–440 MHz

RX operating range
136–174 / 400–479 MHz

Modes

Modes
AM / FM / USB / SSB · USB / LSBSingle Sideband transmits one sideband, usually with the carrier suppressed. USB is the upper and LSB the lower sideband relative to the carrier reference.Example & full explanation →

Modes
FM / FM-N

Transmit power

RF output
4 W AM / 4 W FM / 12 W PEP SSB · USB / LSBSingle Sideband transmits one sideband, usually with the carrier suppressed. USB is the upper and LSB the lower sideband relative to the carrier reference.Example & full explanation →

RF output
5 / 2.5 / 0.5 W

Connections

Microphone connection
6-pin, front panel

Other connections
Antenna, external speaker, PA, external VOX microphone

Antenna
SMA, 50 Ω

Audio connectors
Microphone 2.5 mm / 2.2 kΩ; speaker 3.5 mm / 8 Ω

Power supply

Supply
13.2 V DC, negative ground

Operating voltage
7.2 V nominal; 10–16 V externally with AD-149H

Dimensions and weight

Dimensions, W × H × D
185 × 56 × 172 mm

Weight
Approx. 1.2 kg; product listing 1.19 kg

Dimensions, W × H × D
52.2 × 111.8 × 30.3 mm with BP-280, excluding projections

Weight
278 g with BP-280 and antenna

Protection and operating conditions

Operating temperature
−10 to +55 °C

Ingress protection
IP67

Operating temperature
−20 to +60 °C

Highlights
  • AM, FM, USB and LSB with multi-standard channel plans.
  • ASC, RF gain, mic gain and clarifier.
  • ANL/NB, Hi-Cut, NRC and Noise Gate.
  • Four memories, scanning and configurable priority channels.
  • Home button for a preferred channel.
  • Priority, programmed, memory, skip and tone scanning.
  • CTCSS/DTCS encoding and decoding, 16 DTMF autodial memories.
  • 208 memories with six-character names.
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How to interpret the differences

BandwidthBandwidth is the width of a frequency range. A receiver filter limits the analysed range; the signal’s occupied bandwidth is a separate quantity.Example & full explanation →SDRIn a Software Defined Radio, software performs key signal-processing tasks such as filtering and demodulation. The analogue front end and converter still determine which signals can be processed.Example & full explanation →DMRDigital Mobile Radio is a family of digital radio standards. Amateur radio commonly uses DMR Tier II; channel configuration includes frequency, colour code, time slot and call destination.Example & full explanation →SimplexIn typical simplex voice operation, stations take turns transmitting and receiving on the same frequency. Only one station can speak intelligibly at a time.Example & full explanation →RepeaterA repeater receives signals and retransmits them. Many voice repeaters use different input and output frequencies; other stations are heard on the repeater output.Example & full explanation →

A wideband receiver and a handheld transceiver serve different purposes. A wider receive range does not automatically mean better sensitivity. Sensitivity depends on mode, measurement bandwidth and criterion, so this comparison does not create an overall ranking.

First check your required mode, then suitable antenna and accessory connections, and finally the power supply. A device’s transmit capability does not establish your personal permission to transmit.

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