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Midland SSB Mobile I don't have much on this one. I did see it at the Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas this year. I was able to get some unadvertised extras while playing with the display prototype unit. We weren't sure this one was going to be available. They are in the States and I've included the HOT SHEET below. © CBWI Model 79-290 AM-USB/LSB-Weather Transceiver with Detachable Control Panel There Isn't Anything This Midland Radio Can't Do! 120-channel operation (40 AM, 40 USB/40 LSB) and monitoring of N.O.A.A. and Canadian weather channels is impressive enough. But that's only the beginning of the 79-290 story. There's also such performance. features as Dual Watch, four memory channels and full-stage noise blanking. And there's still more... SPECIFICATIONS: Size: 2"H x 61/4"W x 7"D (48 x 159 x 178mm) Receiver Sensitivity: AM: 0.8 uV @ 10 dB S/N SSB: 0.5 uV @ 20 dB S/N WX: 1.0 uV @ 20 dB S/N Receiver Selectivity: -6 dB @ 2.5 kHz, -60 dB @ 10 kHz Output Power 12 Watts SSB, 4 Watts AM Frequency Control: PLL Controls: On/Off/Volume, Variable squelch, Weather/CB selector, Last channel recall. LOC/DIS, Mic Gain, Four CB channel memory buttons, Dual Watch, Frequency/channel selector, Frequency Fine/coarse adjustment, Channel 9 memory, WX/CB channel selector, Detach release. CB band ( AM/USB/LSB) selector Power Requirements: 13.8V, DC. negative ground Accessories Included: Full-size microphone w/4-pin screw-on connector DC power cord, Mounting bracket and hardware, User's manual. FEATURES: BENEFITS: Detachable control panel For added security. Battery powered to retain data for up to 100 hours Multi-function black matrix LCD display Indicators for channel/frequency (1/8" high), 12-segment RF output/signal meter. memory channels 1-4. noise blanker, dual watch, RF gain, weather and operating mode Channel Number- or 'Frequency (MHz)' readout You have the choice Built-in I 0-channel weather receiver for the USA and Canada Keeps you up-to4he-minute on local conditions Four memory channels Instant access to any of four user-selectable channels Mic gain Boosts TX output Dual watch Monitoring of any two user-selectable channels Coarse/fine tuning for USB/LSB Quick, accurate frequency tuning Full-Stage noise blanking system To reduce static and engine pulse to a whisper Local-DX receiver switch Reduces receiver gain for close stations High performance CPU For pinpoint channel selection and self-adjusting frequency operation Jacks for external speaker and antenna Added flexibility Features and specifications subject to charge without notice.

AUGUST VOLUME 1 ISSUE 4