Garmin GPSCOM 170 - Manual (Page 78)

Transceiver Specifications (continued):
Channel Spacing: 25 kHz
Audio Power: 0.5 W into 16 ohm speaker
Audio Distortion: < 10%
Transmitter Output: 1 watt low/5 watts high
Sidetone Audio Power: 7 vPP across 330 ohm load
Frequency Stability: +/- 10 PPM
Duty Cycle: No damage even if continuously keyed
Microphone: Internal electret or optional external mic/headset
Compliance: FCC Part 87
POWER
Source: (1) 7.2v, 1800 mAh Ni-Cad battery pack, or
9-33 VDC external.
Battery Life:*** 6 hours (low) and 4 hours (high); GPS/COM (GPS
only 10 hours).
Current Consumption: Standby - 150 mA, GPS on, Com Off.
Receive - 240 mA; GPS on, Com Rx.
Transmit - 2.4 A (High Power), 1.3 A (Low Power)
***Based on ratio of 5% transmit, 5% receive, and 90% standby
Specifications
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