
RADIO BACK PANEL VIEW
EXTERNAL
SPEAKER
Jack
SERIAL NUMBER
ANTENNA
Connector
IMPORTANT! '
This above pictorial display shows the location of the various accessory, antenna, and
power receptacles, as well as the SERIAL NUMBER.
You are urged to record your model number and your SERIAL NUMBER in the
spaces provided below;
Model
SERIAL NUMBER
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GENERAL
Channels
Frequency Range
Frequency Control
Frequency Tolerance
Frequency Stability
Operating Temperature Range
Microphone
Input Voltage
Current Drain
Cabinet Dimensions (mm)
Weight
Antenna Connector
Meter
Indicators
SPECIFICATIONS
10 AM, 10 USB
27.680 to 27.980 MHz
Phase Locked Loop(PLL) synthesized circuitry
±0,005%
0.001%
-20'’C to +50“C
Plug-in type, dynamic with push-to-talk switch
and coiled cord
13.8V DC nominal, 15.9V max,, 11.7V min.
(positive or negative ground).
Transmit: AM full mod., 2.2A; SSB 12 watts PEP
output, 2A.
Receiver: AM & SSB with maximum audio
output, 0.6A.
185(W) X 231(D) X 58(H)
3.3 Lbs (1.52 kg)
UHF, SO-239
Illuminated; indicates relative power output and
received signal strength, green receive LED.
LED display; channel, channel 88, TX/RX and
AM/SSB.
TRANSMITTER
Power output
Modulation
Intermodulation Distortion
SSB Carrier Suppression
Unwanted Sideband
Frequency Response
Output Impedance
SSB Filter
Output Indicators
AM, 4 watts
SSB, 12 watts, P.E.P.
AM, high and low level
SSB: 3rd and 5th order, better than —25 dB.
7th and 9th order, better than —35 dB,
Better than —55 dB
Better than —50 dB
AM and SSB: 350 to 2500 Hz.
52 ohms, unbalanced
10.695 MHz, 8 pole monolithic type
6dB@4.2kHz
60dB@7.0kHz
Meter shows relative RF output power; red
transmit LED.
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RECEIVER
Sensitivity
Selectivity
Cross Modulation
Image Rejection
I.F, Frequency
AM and SSB RF Gain Control
Automatic Gain Control
Squelch
Noise Blanker
Clarifier Range
Audio Output Power
Frequency Response
Distortion
Built-in Speaker
External Speaker {Not Supplied)
PA SYSTEM
Power Output
External Speaker for PA
SSB: Better than ,25pV for 10 dB
(S-tN)/N at greater than Vi watt of audio
output
AM: Better than .BfiV for 10 dB
(S-fN)/N at greater than Vi watt of audio
output
SSB and AM: 6 dB 4.2 kHz, 60 dB @ 7.0 kHz
More than 50 dB
More than 75 dB
AM and SSB: 10.695 MHz
Adjustable for optimum signal reception.
(AGC): Less than 10 dB change in audio output
for inputs from 10 to 500,000 microvolts.
Adjustable; threshold less than ,5/jV.
RF type, effective on AM and SSB.
±1.0 kHz Max
3 watts into 8 ohms
350 to 2500 Hz
Less than 10% at 3 watts output.
16 ohms, round
8 ohms; disables interna! speaker when con
nected.
3 watts into external speaker,
8 ohms {not supplied)
INTRODUCTION
Samronic has combined superb workmanship and modern styling with the very latest
state-of-art circuitry to bring you Barracuda. It has been especially designed to give
you maximum performance and reliability. Your Barracuda is complately factory
aligned and quality assurance tested.
To obtain the maximum benefit and pleasure from your Barracuda please read very
carefully the contents of this manual before attempting to install or operate the
transceiver.
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