AM-SSB (LSB/USB) Transceiver Compacto 172

RF Communications, Inc.; Rochester, N.Y.

  • Year
  • 1962
  • Category
  • Amateur TRX: Transmitter/Receiver (and Transceiver)
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 265754

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 12
  • Main principle
  • Transceiver
  • Wave bands
  • Short Wave (SW only)
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 50/60 cycles, 117 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) - elliptical
  • Material
  • Metal case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: AM-SSB Transceiver Compacto 172 - RF Communications, Inc.;
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, with any shape - general.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 15.5 x 8.25 x 13 inch / 394 x 210 x 330 mm
  • Notes
  • AM-SSB (LSB/USB) Transceiver for 4 channels with 100 watts output power.

    The RF Communications Compact is an AM and SSB transceiver with 100 watts PEP. It was available in 1 Channel ($695.00), 2 Channel ($795.00), 3 Channel ($870.00) and 4 Channel ($925.00) configurations. Channels could be set anywhere between 1.6 and 16 MHz.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 17.4 kg / 38 lb 5.2 oz (38.326 lb)
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 695.00 USD
  • Mentioned in
  • QST (February 1963 page 121)

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