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* Perfect gift for the radio ham/electronics builder who likes to operate Morse code while camping or traveling * Retired teacher on SS has to pare down * This is the latest model, Revision B, the 40A (40 meters) CW transceiver designed by Bob Dyer and Wayne Burdick * Completely built and tested - in perfect operating condition * No mods have ever been done; built per manual * Includes built in computerized KC1 Keyer and Frequency counter * Front and rear panels in mint condition * Includes three batteries: AA pack with DC connector plus two lead acid batteries in unknown condition (described below) * Complete documentation: Includes KC1 Keyer and Frequency assembly and operating manual plus NorCal 40A assembly and operating manual * Extremely sensitive and quiet receiver * Exterior cabinet shows some wear (described below) * Specifications: 2.2†(H) by 4.6(W) by 4.5â€(D); 10 to 16 VDC; reverse polarity protected; Receive drain is 21 mA; Xmtr is 0 to 2 Watts adjustable with max at 225 mA out (I measured 3 Watts out at 12.9 V at 200 mA, above spec); Final Amp efficiency is 70 to 80%; tuning range is any 40 to 45 kHz segment of 40M CW band (7.0 to 7.15 MHz); Drift is 100 Hz total from cold start at 65 F; Transmit offset is 400-800 Hz, adjustable; T-R delay is 200 mS; Sensitivity better than .2 uV for 10 dB S + N/N; NE602 mixer provides excellent sensitivity; Selectivity 400 Hz at -6dB, 1.5 kHz at –30dB; 4-Pole Cohn filter; RIT range +/- 2 kHz; Audio out is 8 ohms or higher with required stereo headphone or speaker; Long life cabinet latches allow interior egress. * Uses Morse code audio output to report the last three digits of your operating frequency * Many auto features with built-in KC1 Iambic A,B keyer including auto CQ with your call * Front panel: RF gain, on-off, RIT, CW Speed, Msg play-record; Freq, read, search; Frequency tuning; Rear panel: BNC Rcv/Xmit; Stereo head phones (1/8 inch jack); straight key; paddle key; 10-15 VDC jack; On-off toggle. * Instructions for additional band mods in manual * Three batteries sold with radio. All three batteries have not been used for three years and their condition is UNKNOWN. Experiment. The sealed lead acid batteries need 12 VDC ½ to 1 Amp Radio Shack wall charger. * Top: paint chipped out rt. Rear .17 by .9 inch; Rt. Ctr. Scratch .5 by .05 inch; Left front paint chipped .6 by .15 inch * Left Side: two circle .05 inch chips * Cabinet front Rt.: paint worn to metal in small area * Bottom: Mint, has KC1 Keyer instructions tapped on; could be removed. * Front and Rear panels and knobs: Mint PERSONAL EXPERIENCE WITH NORCAL 40A * Quiet and sensitive receiver * Great testing and alignment instructions * Made CW contacts up and down eastern sea board from up-state NY tent summer of 2004 with vertical GP * Made up AA battery pack (as seen in pictures) with left over cells; lasted at least one week with nightly operating about 2 hours per day * Compact and light: Ideal rig for backpacking, back country canoeing and camping * You could experiment with other Xistor finals for more power out * A battery pack made up of rechargeable AA or AAA cells could be fitted inside the top cover * Top and bottom cabinet could be sanded and re-painted producing a mint transceiver * Operators manual details some mods; others on websites MORE INFO ON NORCAL 40A AT THESE WEBSITES * http://www.fix.net/~jparker/wilderness/nc40a.htm * http://webpages.charter.net/crstrode/norcal40a.htm * http:// /nc40a/nc40a.htm * http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/100 · Or send US money order to my home address. (please look at our rules and privacy policy) |
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