Note
Ham Radio, Apr 1971, p. 79.
QST, Jan 1973, p. 120.
The CTR-144 was the first solid-state AM and FM transceiver for 2 meters. The receiver tuned continuously from 144-148 MHz, and the transmitter could be VFO or crystal-controlled in the same range. Each function used a separate tuning dial. Power input was 12 watts on both modes.
All solid state - no tubes
Built-in VFO
AM and FM transmit both crystal and VFO
Separate receiver and VFO tuning
Four transmit crystal positions (8 MHz)
Double conversion receiver
Crystal controlled first conversion
MOS FET receiver front end
Built-in AC power supply
Push-to-talk
12 watt input -6 watt output
Battery portable (optional rechargeable battery pack)
Built-in squelch and ANL
High level transmitter modulation on AM
RECEIVER
Frequency Coverage: 143.8 to 148.1 MHz
IF Bandwidth: 18 kHz
Noise Figure: 4 dB nominal
Image Rejection (Aircraft band): 80 dB
TRANSMITTER
Frequency Coverage: 143.8 to 148.1 MHz
No. of crystal sockets: 3 internal, 1 external
Crystal Frequency: transmitter frequency divided by 18 (8.000 to 8.222 MHz)
Power Input: 12 watts
Power Output: 6 watts
VFO Coverage: 144 to 148 MHz
Modes: AM and FM
FM Deviation: up to 10 kHz
References
Brief description: Ham Radio, Jul 1971, p. 78.