Specifications

System Specifications:

Channels

6

Frequency Type

F3

Modulation Type

FM

Noise Reduction Type

Compander/Expander

Distance

300 feet

Transmitter / Emetteur / Sender / Transmisor (VT3L and VH3):

Transmission Mode

Frequency modulation, 80KF3E, 20 kHz peak deviation

Frequency Range

173.80 MHz to 213.20 MHz, 25 frequencies

Band A (European / UK models)

160.10 to 177.90 MHz

OSC System

Crystal controlled, x9 multiplication

RF Power

20 mW (USA models), 2 mW (European / UK models)

Operating Range

300 ft.

Frequency Stability

± 10 ppm

Approvals

Complies with ETS 300 422 and FCC Part 74

Radiating Harmonic and Spurious Emission

Below limits of applicable regulations

Antenna Type

Internal

Audio Frequency Response

40 Hz to 16 kHz ±3 dB

Pre-Emphasis

50 µSec

Noise Reduction System

NE571 based compandor

Signal To Noise Ratio

> 100 dB

Maximum Input Level

0 dBv (VT3L, VT3), -20 dBv (VH3)

T.H.D.

< 1% @ 1 kHz

Current Consumption

32 mA (typical)

Battery Life (MN1604 9-volt alkaline)

14 hours (typical)

Operating Temperature

-10 to +55 degrees C

Controls

 

VT3L

Power On/Off, Mute On/Off, Level Control (Trimpot)

VH3

Power On/Off, Audio On/Off, Level Control (Trimpot)

LED Indicator

Battery high/medium/low

Dimensions

 

VT3L

65 (W) x 22 (H) x 100 (D) mm (2.6 x .87 x 4 in.)

VH3

37 (W) x 240 (H) mm (1.46 x 9.45 in.)

Weight

110 grams • 3.9 oz.

Receiver / Récepteur / Empfänger / Receptor (VM1):

Local Oscillator System

 

Crystal Controlled

Receiving System

 

Single conversion Super Heterodyne Diversity

De-emphasis

 

50 sec

IF Frequency

 

10.7 MHz

Antennas

 

5/8 Wavelength

In/Out

 

5.5 DC Inlet, Unbalanced Output (3.5 mm phone jack),

 

 

Headphone Output (3.5 mm phone jack)

Display (LED)

Receiver A/B (Orange), Peak (Red), RF Level / Battery Strength (3 pc)

Peak LED lighting point

 

AF output level approx. +4 dB

Controls

 

Audio Level swtitch, Squelch level,

 

 

Headphone volume, Meter function switch

Operating Temperature Range

 

-10° C / 55° C

Power Requirement

 

9 VDC, 65 mA (min.) - 140 mA (max.)

 

 

@ 9 V Battery or supplied AC adapter

Frequency Range

 

 

U.S. Model

 

173.8 MHz - 213.2 MHz

Band A (European/UK models)

160.1 MHz - 177.9 MHz

Squelch Sensitivity

 

10 dBuV to 21 dBuV adjustable

Sensitivity (AF = 1 kHz, dF = 20 kHz)

=<6 dBuV @ 20 dB S/N

Selectivity

 

± 150 kHz BW, nominal @ -60 dB

T.H.D.

 

< 1% @ 1 kHz

Signal to Noise Ratio

 

> 100 dB (w/IHF-A Filter)

Audio Frequency Response

 

50 Hz - 15 kHz (±3 dB)

Audio Output Levels

 

-10 / -20 / -30 dBv unbalanced

Audio Output Impedance

 

50 k Ohms

Dimensions (W x H x D, without antennas)

66 x 26 x 108 mm (2.6 x 1 x 4.3 in.)

Weight

 

120 g (0.24 lb) without Battery

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Samson VHF Micro TRUE DIVERSITY WIRELESS owner manual System Specifications

VHF Micro TRUE DIVERSITY WIRELESS specifications

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