SOTA Models 20, 40, 80, and 160

Object/Artifact

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Radio Alpha

Image: Ham Radio, Nov 1976

Image: Ham Radio, Nov 1976

Name/Title

SOTA Models 20, 40, 80, and 160

Description

100 Watt SSB/CW Single Band HF Transceivers

Category

Transceiver, HF

Made/Created

Manufacturer

SOTA Communications Ltd

Date made

1976 - 1977

Dimensions

Weight

5-3/8 lb

Valuations

Value

$395.00

General Notes

Note

Ham Radio, Nov 1976, p. 67. Ham Radio, Jan 1977, p. 81. Model 160 1.8 - 2.0 M HZ. LSB Model 80 3.5 - 4.0 MHz. LSB Model 40 7.0 - 7.3 MHz. LSB Model 20 14.0 - 14.35 MHz. USB COMPLETELY SOLID STATE Mosfet mixers for excellent I.M. and cross modulation performance. J-FET oscillators for stability. I.C.'s used in digital frequency counter, balanced modulator, receiver I.F. amplifier, and audio output for functional simplicity. No relays. DIGITAL DIAL Frequency can be read at a glance. 0.3 inch L.E.D. displays are easily visible. Frequency counter offers 100 Hz. accuracy. SPEECH COMPRESSOR Increases average output power approximately 6 db. Level set by mic control. NOISE BLANKER Noise pulses are blanked ahead of the crystal filter for optimum reduction of interference. 100 WATTS INPUT P.E.P. or C.W. 50 watts output (minimum). BROADBAND OUTPUT Infinite VSWR protection. Multiple pi section low-pass filter for minimum spurious output. RECEIVER FRONT END DESIGN AGC controlled pin diode R.F. attenuator for low distortion large signal handling capabilities. riple tuned preselector offers superior R.F. selectivity. QUALITY CONSTRUCTION Utilizing glass epoxy P.C. boards and commercial grade components. All electrical connections soldered for reliability. P.C. boards accessible for easy servicing. STANDARD ACCESSORIES Mobile mounting bracket and power connector with 8 foot battery cable are supplied with unit. GENERAL MODES: SSB and CW with sidetone POWER REQUIREMENTS: 12–14 volts DC negative ground only. 12 amps maximum. Reverse polarity protection. . RECEIVER SENSITIVITY: Less than 0.5 uV for 15 db signal-to-noise/noise. SELECTIVITY: 2.1 KHz @ 6 db, 3.8 KHz D - 60 db IMAGE REJECTION: Better than 60 db. AUDIO OUTPUT: 2 watts at less than 5% distortion into 4 ohm load. TRANSMITTER POWER INPUT: 100 watts P.E.P. or CW, nominal. POWER OUTPUT: 50 Watts P.E.P. or CW, minimum. OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: 52 ohms. nominal. UNWANTED SIDEBAND: –40 db or better. CARRIER SUPPRESSION: –60db or better. THIRD ORDER DISTORTION: –30 db. or better. SPURIOUS OUTPUTS: –30 db or better. AUDIO RESPONSE: 400 to 2500 Hz + 2 db. MIC INPUT: High-Z dynamic or crystal microphone. EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER CONTROL: Open collector to100 volts @ 1 amp maximum.