Spectrum Communications Spec Comm 512 Spec Comm 560

Object/Artifact

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Radio Alpha

Image: Joe Veras, K9OCO

Image: Joe Veras, K9OCO

Name/Title

Spectrum Communications "Spec Comm 512" "Spec Comm 560"

Description

5 Watt 12 (6) Channel Portable

Category

Transceiver, VHF FM

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Spectrum Communications

Date made

1975 - 1976

Valuations

Value

$199.95

General Notes

Note

Ham Radio, Oct 1975, p. 69. Ham Radio, Feb 1976, p. 102. The Spec Comm 512 two meter portable rig was made by Spectrum Communications of Worcester, PA. The 512 was a 12-channel FM transceiver with 5 watts output. It could be used mobile, as a base station, or over-the-shoulder portable with optional antenna and carrying pack. 512, 12 channel, $249.95 560, 6 channel, $224.95 "SNAP PACKS": Portable BP-1 (Ni-Cad battery, charger, antenna, carrying strap), $89.95 Mobile BA-1 (with 25 watt Amplifier) $84.95 Base AC-1 (AC Supply) $49.95 Key words SC-512. SC-560