Standard C-118

Object/Artifact

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Radio Alpha

Name/Title

Standard C-118

Description

1 Watt 18 Channel 2 Meter FM HT

Category

HT

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Standard Communications Corp

Date made

1978 - 1979

General Notes

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.