American States Mini-Mitter II

Object/Artifact

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Radio Alpha

Image: Joe Veras, K9OCO

Image: Joe Veras, K9OCO

Name/Title

American States "Mini-Mitter II"

Description

Handheld 40 Meter SSB Transceiver

Category

Transceiver, HF, HT, Kit

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Amercian States Electronics

Date made

1971 - 1972

Valuations

Value

$149.95

General Notes

Note

Ham Radio, Dec 1971, p. 95. Ham Radio, Jan 1972, p. 73. Ham Radio, May 1972, p. 106. The Mini-Mitter II was a handheld 40 meter SSB transceiver, and was made by American States Electronics of Mountain View, California, a company owned by AI Clark, W61HY. The handheld unit used three ICs, 15 transistors, and had a Collins mechanical filter. PEP output was 4 watts, upper or lower sideband. A 75 meter model was also advertised. The transceiver was sold in kit form. References Review. Ham Radio, Dec 1971, p. 72. Modifications. Ham Radio, Apr 1976, p. 64.