Palomar PTR-130K

Object/Artifact

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Radio Alpha

With an ad to make sure you understand that it is "space age" material. Image: Ham Radio, Aug 1978

With an ad to make sure you understand that it is "space age" material. Image: Ham Radio, Aug 1978

Name/Title

Palomar PTR-130K

Description

12 Watt All-Mode HF Transceiver

Category

Transceiver, HF

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Palomar Engineers, Palomar Electronics

Date made

1978

Dimensions

Height

2-1/2 in

Width

6-1/2 in

Depth

8 in

General Notes

Note

Ham Radio, Aug 1978, p. 54. The PTR-130K is a miniaturized mobile transceiver capable of operating with 100-Hz resolution from 100 kHz t o 30 MHz, in all modes of transmission and reception (SSB, CW, FM and AM). Instant frequency selection is available from a key pad. Features include a built-in RF compressor to increase effective transmitter output by 12 dB. Two cascaded Collins mechanical filters in the receiver are used to provide typical shape factor of 1:1.25 (3 dB/60 dB). Power output is 5 watts on AM, 12 watts on other modes.