Galaxy FM-210

Object/Artifact

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Radio Alpha

Image: QST, Nov 1969

Image: QST, Nov 1969

Name/Title

Galaxy FM-210

Description

5 Watt 2 Meter FM Transceiver

Category

Transceiver, VHF FM

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Galaxy Electronics

Date made

1969 - 1972

Valuations

Value

$199.95

General Notes

Note

CQ, Oct 1969, p. 103. QST, Nov 1969, p. 115. QST, Oct 1970, p. 119. QST, Jan 1972, p. 142. Specifications – Frequency Range: 143–149 MHz – Antenna Impedance: 50 Ohms Nominal – Power Requirements: 12–14 VDC (or optional power booster) – Power Input: 5 watts (10 watts with power booster) – Frequency Control: 3-channel crystal-controlled – Microphone: High impedance required – Deviation: Adjustable narrow or wideband with clipper filter; also adjustable for optimum clipping level – Sensitivity: SINAD .5µV for 12 dB; 1µV provides 20 dB quieting  – Squelch: Adjustable – Modulation Acceptance: FM wideband (narrowband available) – Type: Dual conversion, FET front end for minimum cross-modulation and overload – IF Frequencies: 10.7 MHz and 455 kHz – Frequency Control: 3-channel crystal-controlled – Audio Output: 3 watts (internal 3.2 Ω speaker) Power Booster (Optional) Provides 10 watt operation from either 12–14 VDC or 117 VAC References Brief description. Electronics World, Dec 1969, pp. 84–85. Review. 73, Jan 1971, p. 69.