General Research of Electronics 0908900 Scanning Receiver User Manual Specification Sheet

General Research of Electronics Inc Scanning Receiver Specification Sheet

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Specification Sheet

Phone: +813-5439-3611 SHIBA NO.3 AMEREX BLDG.
No. 12-17 MITA 3-CHOME, MINATO-KU
TOKYO 108-0073, JAPAN
Fax: +813-5439-3644
Date: Dec. 6, 2011
Reference No. 11001
SPECIFICATIONS
SUBJECT: 300 CHANNEL FREQUENCY MEMORIES VHF/UHF PROGRAMMABLE AM/FM
SCANNING RECEIVER WITH SPECTRUM SWEEPER, SKYWARN AND WX SAME
with FM RADIO
MODEL : PSR-120
1. GENERAL
1.1. Programmable channel : 10 bank 30 channel each (300 channel memory) plus
FM Radio 20 channel memory
6 pre-programmed service search bands
7 WX pre-programmed frequencies
WX alert and SAME receiving with 7 FIPS(Federal Information
Processing Standard) area code memories
1 priority channel
1.2. Receiving system : Triple conversion PLL super-heterodyne
1st IF 380.8 MHz : The 1st Local OSC uses high side of
receive frequency range for VHF and UHF
Low/T, and low side of receive frequency
range for upper than 512 MHz
2nd IF 10.7 MHz : The 2nd Local OSC uses low side of 1st IF
3rd IF 450 kHz : The 3rd Local OSC uses low side of the 2nd IF
1.3. Frequency range : Freq.
VHF Low 25.0000 - 54.0000 MHz
VHF FM Radio 88.0000 - 107.9000 MHz
VHF Aircraft 108.0000 - 136.9916 MHz
VHF High 137.0000 - 174.0000 MHz
UHF Low/T 380.0000 - 512.0000 MHz
UHF High 806.0000 - 960.0000 MHz*
1240.0000 - 1300.0000 MHz
*Excludes frequencies utilized by the Cellular Mobile Radiotelephone Service
824 848.9875 MHz and 869 893.9875 MHz
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1.4. 6pre-programmed service search bands :
MAR (Marine band)
FD/PD (Fire and Police department)
AIR (Aircraft band)
HAM (HAM band)
WX (Weather Frequency)
FM Radio
1.5. WX 7 frequencies with alert : 162.400, 162.425, 162.450, 162.475, 162.500, 162.525,
function 162.550 MHz
1.6. Scanning rate : Approximately 40 channels per second
1.7. Search rate : Approximately 50 steps per second
1.8. Display : LCD (30x51) with LED backlight
1.9. Speaker : Built-in 䃥32 mm 8 Ohms dynamic speaker
1.10. Audio output (10 % T.H.D.) : 280 mW at DC 6 Volts (Battery 4.5V)
1.11. Spectrum Sweeper : FD/PD band , AIR band and HAM band
All frequencies range divided to 8 banks
Group 0 :25 - 54 MHz
Group 1 :108 - 137 MHz
Group 2 :137 - 174 MHz
Group 3 :380 - 406 MHz
Group 4 :406 - 470 MHz
Group 5 :470 - 512 MHz
Group 6 :806 – 868.9875 MHz*
Group 7 :894 – 960, 1240 - 1300 MHz
*Excludes frequencies utilized by the Cellular Mobile Radiotelephone Service
824 848.9875 MHz and 869 893.9875 MHz
1.12. Operating voltage : 4.5 VDC (3pcs "AA" alkaline, NiCAD or Ni-MH)
1.13. Ext. power or charge voltage : AC adapter: 6 Volts 500 mA
Regulated DC 7 Volts
1.14. Dimension : Approx. 123 (H) x 66 (W) x 30 (D) mm
1.15. Weight : Approx. 190 g without an antenna and batteries
1.16. Accessory : Rubber antenna, Belt clip, UL listed AC-DC adaptor and
CD (Owner’s manual)
1.17. Memory backup : No backup battery required, utilizes non-volatile EEPROM memory
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2. ELECTRICAL
Standard Test condition
(1) Power source voltage : 4.5 Volts DC (at Battery terminals)
(2) Antenna impedance : 50 Ohms
(3) Test temperature : 25 degrees C
(4) Standard signal level : 100 PV
(5) Modulation frequency : 1 kHz
(6) Reference FM deviation : 3.0 kHz
(7) Reference AM modulation : 60%
(8) Reference audio output : 75 mWatts
(9) Audio output load : 8 Ohm resistive load
2.1. Frequency range
Frequency Range Step Size Mode
25.00000 - 26.96000 MHz 10 kHz AM
26.96500 - 27.40500 MHz 10 kHz AM
27.41000 - 29.50500 MHz 5 kHz AM
29.51000 - 29.70000 MHz 5 kHz FM
29.71000 - 49.83000 MHz 10 kHz FM
49.83500 - 54.00000 MHz 5 kHz FM
88.00000 - 107.90000 MHz 100 kHz WFM
108.00000 - 136.99166 MHz 8.33 kHz AM
137.00000 - 137.99500 MHz 5 kHz FM
138.00000 - 143.98750 MHz 12.5 kHz AM
144.00000 - 147.99500 MHz 5 kHz FM
148.00000 - 150.78750 MHz 12.5 kHz FM
150.80000 - 150.84500 MHz 5 kHz FM
150.85250 - 154.49750 MHz 7.5 kHz FM
154.51500 - 154.64000 MHz 5 kHz FM
154.65000 - 156.04500 MHz 7.5 kHz FM
156.05000 MHz FM
156.05250 - 156.17250 MHz 7.5 kHz FM
156.17500 MHz FM
156.18000 - 156.24750 MHz 7.5 kHz FM
156.25000 MHz FM
156.25500 MHz FM
156.27500 - 157.45000 MHz 25 kHz FM
157.47000 - 160.82250 MHz 7.5 kHz FM
160.82500 MHz FM
160.83000 - 161.57250 MHz 7.5 kHz FM
161.60000 - 161.97500 MHz 5 kHz FM
162.00000 - 174.00000 MHz 12.5 kHz FM
380.00000 - 419.98750 MHz 12.5 kHz FM
420.00000 - 450.00000 MHz 5 kHz FM
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450.00625 - 512.00000 MHz 6.25 kHz FM
806.00000 - 823.98750 MHz 12.5 kHz FM
849.00000 - 868.98750 MHz 12.5 kHz FM
894.00000 - 939.98750 MHz 12.5 kHz FM
940.00000 - 960.00000 MHz 6.25 kHz FM
1240.00000 - 1300.00000 MHz 6.25 kHz FM
Note : When Canada model is selected, receiving frequency step are as follows
(Frequency steps except the following are the same as in USA models)
VHF High 137.000 - 174.0000 MHz 5 kHz FM
UHF Low/T 380.0000 - 512.00000 MHz 12.5 kHz FM
Nominal Limit
2.2. Sensitivity :
FM 12 dB SINAD VHF Low 29.51 - 54 MHz 0.20 PV 0.8 PV
at Dev.: 3 kHz at 1 kHz VHF High 137 - 137.995 MHz 0.30 PV 1.2 PV
144 - 174 MHz
UHF Low/T 380 - 512 MHz 0.50 PV 2.0 PV
UHF High 806 - 960 MHz 0.50 PV 2.0 PV
1240 - 1300 MHz 0.50 PV 2.0 PV
AM 12 dB SINAD VHF Low 25 - 29.505 MHz 0.20 PV 0.8 PV
at Mod.: 60% at 1 kHz VHF Aircraft 108 - 136.9916 MHz 0.50 PV 2.0 PV
VHF High 138 - 143.98750 MHz 0.30 PV 1.2 PV
FM Radio 12 dB SINAD VHF FM Radio 88 - 107.9 MHz 0.8PV 3.0 PV
at Dev.: 45 kHz at 1 kHz
2.3. Spectrum sweeper sensitivity : 450 MHz –60 dBm –45 dBm
2.4. CTCSS decode sensitivity : 0.5PV 3PV
350 Hz Dev. at 450, 860 MHz
2.5. DCS decode sensitivity : 0.5PV 3PV
350 Hz Dev. at 450, 860 MHz
2.6. Data decode sensitivity
WX Alert 1050 Hz tone : 0.3 PV 1 PV
3 kHz Dev. at 162.4 MHz
WX SAME : 0.5PV 2.0PV
4 kHz Dev. at 162.4 MHz
2.7. WX alert tone decode range : 1050 㼼30 Hz 㼼40 Hz
4 kHz Dev. 1 PV at 162.400 MHz
2.8. WX alert sound pressure level : at 1ft 80dB 70dB
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Nominal Limit
2.9. WX alert tone priority checking time: 3.0 sec. 24 sec.
Note: When receiving WX alert in priority operation, the priority sampling time up to 2 sec.
is added to this depending on Alert tone transmission timing.
2.10. Image ratio 1st IF image : VHF Low at 41 MHz 50 dB 40 dB
VHF FM Radio at 98 MHz 50 dB 40 dB
VHF Aircraft at 124 MHz 50 dB 40 dB
VHF High at 154.1 MHz 50 dB 40 dB
UHF Low/T at 450 MHz 40 dB 30 dB
UHF High at 860 MHz 40 dB 30 dB
1270 MHz 40 dB 30 dB
2nd IF image :VHF High at 154.1 MHz 50 dB 40 dB
2.11. Attenuator : VHF Low at 41 MHz 20 dB 16 - 23 dB
VHF FM Radio at 98 MHz 20 dB 16 - 23 dB
VHF Aircraft at 124 MHz 20 dB 15 - 22 dB
VHF High at 154.1 MHz 20 dB 15 - 22 dB
UHF Low/T at 450 MHz 20 dB 15 - 22 dB
UHF High at 860 MHz 16 dB 10 - 20 dB
at 1270 MHz 16 dB 10 - 20 dB
2.12. Squelch sensitivity
Squelch SW Low : AM/FM 0.5 PV 2.0 PV
FM Radio 1.0 PV 3.0 PV
Squelch SW Hi : AM 25 dB 15 dB
AM/FM : (S+N)/N = 20 dB FM 30 dB 20 dB
FM Radio : (S+N)/N = 30 dB FM Radio 45 dB 35 dB
2.13. Selectivity :
AM 25 27.995 MHz 6 dB r4 kHz 䠚r2.5 kHz
50 dB r6 kHz 䠘r12 kHz
Other frequency 6 dB r8 kHz >r5 kHz
50 dB r17 kHz <r24 kHz
FM Radio 88 – 107.9 MHz 6 dB r50 kHz >r35 kHz
50 dB r160 kHz <r240 kHz
2.14. Spurious rejection : VHF High at 154.1 MHz 40 dB 30 dB
(Except Primary image)
2.15. IF rejection ratio : 380.8 MHz at 154.1 MHz 80 dB 60 dB
10.7 MHz at 154.1 MHz 100 dB 80 dB
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Nominal Limit
2.16. Acceptable radio frequency : r6 kHz r3 kHz
displacement at EIA RS-204D
2.17. Signal meter indicating : Full Level ( ) -100 dBm -96 dBm 䇲 -104 dBm
at 154.1 MHz
2.18. Signal to noise ratio :
RF: 100uV VHF Low 40 dB 30 dB
FM : Dev. 3kHz at 1kHz VHF FM Radio 60 dB 40 dB
FM Radio : Dev. 45kHz at 1kHz VHF Aircraft 45 dB 30 dB
AM : Mod.: 60% at 1kHz VHF High 40 dB 30 dB
UHF Low/T 35 dB 25 dB
UHF High 35 dB 25 dB
2.19. Residual noise : at 154.1 MHz 0.5 mV 1.5 mV
Vol. min. and Squelched
2.20. Scanning rate : 406-505 MHz (in 1MHz: Intervals) 40 ch/sec. 3545 ch/sec.
2.21. Search rate : 162.25-167.25 MHz 50 steps/sec. 4555 steps/sec.
2.22. Spectrum Sweeper Time : FD/PD, AIR band 1.0 sec. <1.3 sec.
One active signal HAM band 3.0 sec. <3.9 sec.
the other no signal All band 5.0 sec. <6.5 sec.
2.23. Scan and Search delay time : 2 sec. 13 sec.
2.24. Priority sampling : 2 sec. 1.52.5 sec
2.25. Audio output (T.H.D. 10 %) : RF input: 100 PV at 154 MHz
8 Ohms R Load, 1 kHz 280 mWatt 230 mWatt
2.26. T.H.D. at 50mWatt output : RF input: 100 PV at 154 MHz 1 % 5 %
2.27. Audio max. power : RF input: 100 PV at 154 MHz
8 Ohm internal speaker 400 mWatt 330 mWatt
32 Ohm at earphone mono/stereo (each phone)
20/10 mWatts <30 mWatts
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Nominal Limit
2.28. Audio frequency response at : RF input: 100 PV at 98 MHz 180 Hz 120220 Hz
–6 dB 3.0 kHz 2.53.5 kHz
RF input: 100 PV at 154.1 MHz 300 Hz 200400 Hz
2.5 kHz 2.03.0 kHz
2.29. Intermediate frequency : 1st 380.8 MHz
2nd 10.7 MHz
3rd 450 kHz
2.30. Current drain : Vol. Max. 280 mA 340 mA
8 Ohm internal speaker at Squelched 65 mA 80 mA
154.1 MHz
2.31. Charging current (Ni-MH Battery 2300 mA/h)
AC adapter charging current : 155 mA 100200 mA
Note: This specification is obtained AC 120 Volts with model GA-11D-1370 without the
scanner on after ten hours.
2.32. Battery life at continuous operation
: Alkaline Battery 15 Hours Not specified
: Ni-MH Battery (2300 mA/h) 16 Hours Not specified
Note : Test condition
LCD Back light Off ,
EIAJ CP-2905 (1-4-4.1)
2.33. Birdies and step frequency
when search by SQ switch LO : 116.2250,147.4900,383.4750,412.9750,442.4750,490.6000,
501.4687,501.7500,930.6000,941.3000MHz
Note: CPU clock oscillation varies somewhat with the temperature.
So the Birdies do not necessarily correspond with the above listed frequencies.
2.34. Filter : Saw filter for 380.8 MHz, Monolithic crystal filter for 10.7 MHz
and ceramic filters for 450 kHz
2.35. Antenna impedance : 50 Ohms
2.36. Temperature range : Test to specification between : +18qC +35qC
Operate (Need not meet spec.): -10qC +60qC
2.37. Low battery indicator voltage : Alkaline Battery 3.4 V 3.2 – 3.7 V
when B icon is flashes Ni-MH Battery 3.4 V 3.2 – 3.7V
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3. OPERATING CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
3.1. Volume control with power switch
3.2. Squelch control is two positions Low/High slide switch
3.3. Mute control is two positions on/off pushed switch.
3.4. Keyboard (25 keys)
3.5. LCD indicator : 8 digits frequency, 2 digits memory channel,
FD/PD, AIR, HAM, MAR, WX, FM radio,
10 banks indication
Other indications
TUNE, SRCH, SCAN, MAN, PGM, DLY, L/O, PRI, CH, CT, DC, key icon, B, Pu,
, , -b-, -t-, CH, L-r, ALErt, P, Error, OFF tonE, on tonE, L-O Fr-Full, SEndInG,
rECd, -dUPL-, Lo VHF, HI VHF, UHF, 10M, 6M, 2M, 70CM, 33CM, 23CM,
skywarn icon, spectrum sweeper icon,
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3.6. BNC type antenna connector
3.7. 6 Volt DC power jack
3.8. PC Interface and Clone jack (D=3.5 mm stereo)
3.9. Earphone jack (D=3.5 mm stereo)
4. KEY FUNCTION
Scanner
FM radio
FUNCtion
CTCSS/DCS
MAR
FD/PD
Air
HAM
WX/ skywarn
SCAN/MANual
PRIority/TUNE
PauSE /CLEAR
and
ProGraM/ ENTer
key lock/LIghT
Lock-Out/Lock-Out ReVieW
Decimal point/DELAY
10 numeric key/bank selector
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Spectrum sweeper
CLONE
ATT
5. FEATURES
5.1. 6 pre-programmed service bands (MAR, FD/PD, AIR, HAM, WX, FM Radio)
5.2. CTCSS and DCS receiving system
5.3. 300 channel memories plus FM Radio 20 channel
5.4. 300 channels automatic scanning for VHF to UHF band
5.5. QUICK PROGRAM when receive signals up to 300 channels
5.6. HYPERSCAN, 40 channels/sec. scanning rate and 50 steps/sec. searching rate
5.7. “Zeromatic” tuning system
5.8. 10 digit channel and frequency display with all function indicators
5.9. 300 channels lock-out in scan mode and 20 channels FM Radio mode
5.10. Built-in priority channel
5.11. WX alert and SAME receiving with 7 FIPS(Federal Information Processing Standard) area code memories
5.12. Spectrum Sweeper function
5.13. Skywarn function
5.14. 20 dB Attenuator function
5.15. Lock/Out ReVieW key to confirm lock out frequency sequentially
5.16. Change the direction at the searching by 䕦(up) or 㻌䕰(down)
5.17. 2 second scan and search delay
5.18. Manual selection for channel
5.19. Scan mode [Cleard channels (000.000 freq.) do not scan.]
5.20. Tune from the channel frequency
5.21. Program mode
5.22. Key lock for safety
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5.23. Key tone
5.24. LCD back-lighting
5.25. Low battery indicator by LCD
5.26. Duplicate frequency check system
5.27. Clone the memory to the other unit
5.28. Squelch control is two positions Low/High slide switch
5.29. Squelch control to on/off push switch.
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