Messenger 223
Johnson Company, E.F.; Waseca, MN
- Country
- United States of America (USA)
- Manufacturer / Brand
- Johnson Company, E.F.; Waseca, MN
- Year
- 1969
- Category
- Citizen Band Equipment
- Radiomuseum.org ID
- 367950
-
- Brand: Viking
1970 Burstein catalog page 198
- Number of Transistors
- Semiconductors present.
- Semiconductors
- Main principle
- Transceiver
- Wave bands
- Short Wave (SW only)
- Power type and voltage
- Alternating Current supply (AC) / 117 Volt
- Loudspeaker
- Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil)
- Power out
- 4 W (undistorted)
- Material
- Metal case
- from Radiomuseum.org
- Model: Messenger 223 - Johnson Company, E.F.; Waseca,
- Shape
- Tablemodel, with any shape - general.
- Dimensions (WHD)
- 11 x 5.6 x 9.125 inch / 279 x 142 x 232 mm
- Notes
-
Designed for uncompromising base station use, the 223 is built to deliver reliable day-in, day-out performance, punching out a penetrating signal that will stand out compared to others. Has at least 15 db more audio gain and more talk power than the almost unbeatable famous Messenger I and Two! Combines proven tube circuitry with the industry's most accurate and reliable frequency synthesizer to give unmatched 23 channel frequency control at a reasonable price. Receiver has 4 double tuned IF's for excellent adjacent channel rejection,
0.5 microvolts sensitivity for 1 db signal to noise ratio, series type automatic noise limiter, adjustable squelch, AGC, superior audio, built-in speaker and provision for external 3.2 ohm speaker. Has combined iluminated "S" meter/power output meter. Transmitter RF output 4 watts. Microphone input, high impedance. Has cast and chrome plated front panel, perforated steel enclosure. For 117 VAC 50-60 Hz only. With press-to-talk ceramic mike.
- Price in first year of sale
- 214.95 USD
- Mentioned in
- -- Original prospect or advert (1970 Burstein catalog page 198)
- Literature/Schematics (1)
- Allied Radio Catalog (Knight) (1969 catalog no. 280, page 189 "NEW...Messenger 223")
- Literature/Schematics (2)
- Photofact CB Radio Manual, SAMS (CB-23, Aug. 1969)
- Author
- Model page created by Glen Orriss. See "Data change" for further contributors.
- Other Models
-
Here you find 75 models, 65 with images and 30 with schematics for wireless sets etc. In French: TSF for Télégraphie sans fil.
All listed radios etc. from Johnson Company, E.F.; Waseca, MN