Swan MB-40, MB-40A, MB-80, MB-80A

Object/Artifact

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Radio Alpha

Image: Joe Veras, K9OCO

Image: Joe Veras, K9OCO

Name/Title

Swan MB-40, MB-40A, MB-80, MB-80A

Description

40/80 Meter Single Band HF Transceivers

Category

Transceiver, HF

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Swan Electronics Corporation

Date made

1973 - 1975

Valuations

Value

$249.95

General Notes

Note

QST, Mar 1973, p. 141. QST, Feb 1975, p. 109. In 1973 Swan introduced a pair of SSB/CW monobanders for 40 or 80 meters. These were the MB-40(A) and MB-80(A). The relatively simple, solid-state transceivers were perfect for mobile use. They were compact and had few controls requiring the operator's attention. The MB-40 & MB-80 were 75 watt versions. The regular versions are 75 watt PEP. The "A" versions are 160 watt PEP. "A" versions released: QST, May 1974, p. 123. Both versions were sold concurrently.