Note
QST, Aug 1978, p. 93.
QST, Jul 1979, p. 132. ("close out" )
A compact new 1-watt, 2 meter handheld amateur f m transceiver from Standard Communications Corp. of Carson, California.
The C-118, is approximately the height and width of a dollar bill, and permits the user to transmit up 600 kHz, down 600 kHz, or receive and transmit on the same frequency with just one crystal. This provides 18-channel capability with only six crystals.
In size, functionality, and physical appearance, the C-118 is identical to the Palomar Mini-I. They may, in fact, be the same device. In advertising, both compare their device to the size of a dollar bill.
The C-118 also incorporates a built-in capacitor microphone and LED status lights for CHANNEL BUSY and TRANSMIT. Also included is a BNC connector with flexible antenna, provisions for an external DC power supply, and earphone.
It has a frequency range of 144-148 MHz and comes equipped with one crystal for operation on 146.94 simplex and 146.34/94 MHz.