Note
QST, Apr 1972, p. 123.
QST, Dec 1972, p. 135. (FM-27B)
QST, Feb 1973, p. 103. (good photo)
QST, Feb 1974, p. 101.
QST, Jun 1975, p. 139.
QST, Jul 1975, p. 139. ("all gone")
Probably the first synthesized transceiver.
Replaces the FM-27.
The Clegg FM-27A and B two meter transceivers were among the first to liberate the operator from the rock-bound status imposed upon those with crystal-controlled rigs. The FM-27A had completely synthesized coverage of 146-148 MHz in two 1 MHz segments. It was, however, able to transmit only in the 146 MHz range.
When the FM-27B followed, it expanded transmit and receive coverage to both the 146-147 and 147-148 MHz ranges. It also had improved stability, and sub-audible tones.
The FM-27A(B) used phase-modulation and were rated at 25 watts output. They had a discriminator meter which assisted in tuning received signals accurately; $449.95 (FM-27A); $479.95 (FM-27B).
References
Full quieting meter. Ham Radio, Nov 1974, p. 61.