This manual describes the installation instructions for the KY 96A, KY 97A VHF communication transceiver.
Bendix/King KY 96A and KY 97A are VHF communication transceivers; the KY 96A operates at 28 Vdc and the KY 97A operates at 14 Vdc. This installation manual covers equipment description, technical characteristics, supplied units and accessories, license requirements, installation, post-installation checks, and operation.
It also includes mounting and connector information, cover-on adjustments, interconnect diagrams, and environmental qualification forms. Maintenance, alignment, and replacement parts information is provided in the separate maintenance/overhaul manual.
| Frequency range | 118.000 to 136.975 MHz in 25 kHz increments |
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| Frequency stability | 0.0015% from -20 deg C to +55 deg C |
| Temperature range | -20 deg C to +55 deg C, short time operation at +70 deg C |
| Transmitter power output | 5 watts minimum |
| Receiver sensitivity | 2 uV (hard) or less for 6 dB S+N/N |
| Receiver output | 100 mW into 500 ohms or 8 W into 4 ohms (KY 96A); 4 W into 4 ohms (KY 97A) |
| Power input (KY 96A) | 27.5 Vdc |
| Power input (KY 97A) | 13.75 Vdc |
| Memory channels | Up to nine |
The KY 96A operates at 28 Vdc and the KY 97A operates at 14 Vdc.
118.000 to 136.975 MHz in 25 kHz increments.
Up to nine memory channel frequencies.
5 watts minimum.