SS9900

CRT
SS9900

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High power mobile & desktop transceiver for the 28 MHz or expanded 25-30 MHz band. Up-to 15W AM, 45W FM and 60Watts SSB. CTCSS / DCS selective calling, scan, echo function, SWR protection, PC programmable.

Reference market : amateur-radio

SS9900 specifications

General

Frequency coverage
Receive	28.0000 ~ 29.7000 MHz 25.6150 ~ 30.1050 MHz [1] 24.8850 ~ 30.1050 MHz [2]
Transmit	28.0000 ~ 29.7000 MHz 25.6150 ~ 30.1050 MHz [1] 24.8850 ~ 30.1050 MHz [2]
Mode
LSB / USB / AM / FM
Tuning step
100 Hz / 1 / 10 / 100 KHz / 1 MHz

Receiver

Sensitivity
SSB	0.25 uV (10dB S+N/N)
AM	1.0 uV (10dB S+N/N)
FM	1.0 uV (10dB S+N/N)
Selectivity
SSB	70dB on adjacent channel
AM / FM	60dB on adjacent channel
Image rejection
> 65 dB
ANL (Automatic Noise Limiter)
Yes
AGC (Automatic Gain Control)
< 10dB change in audio output for 80dB input range
Frequency stability
± 10 ppm max
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
1°	10.695 MHz
2°	455 KHz (AM/FM)
Squelch sensitivity
< 1 uV (threshold)
Audio response
300~3000 Hz (AM/FM) 450~2500 Hz (SSB)

Transmitter

Output power
SSB	60 W PEP (adjustable)
AM	15 W (adjustable)
FM	45 W (adjustable)
Carrier suppression (SSB)
55 dB
Unwanted sideband suppression (SSB)
50 dB
Audio response
300~3000 Hz (AM/FM) 450~2500 Hz (SSB)

Features

Memory
40 channels in each band (A/B/C/D/E/F/G/H/I) 6 regular memories (M1~M6) 2 predefined emergency channels
Display
100 Hz frequency resolution 11-segments signal meter bar
Selective calling
CTCSS / DCS
Antenna
SO239 50Ω
Power supply
13.8 VDC (nominal)
Power consumption
12.0A TX, max power
Audio power
3 W on 8Ω
Audio output
Jack 3.5 mm external speaker (8Ω)
Connections
miniUSB Jack 3.5 mm (PA)

Mechanical and environmental data

Operating temperature
from -20°C to +50°C
Dimensions
245 (W) x 48 (H) x 158 (D) mm
Weight
1.5kg

Export version.
On Export version 4 you have also band K, 24.885~25.365 MHz, and band L, 25.375~25.605 MHz.

SS9900 description :

The SS-9900 (under name as Superstar 9900 too), a compact and high power radio with 60 Watts on SSB, can be used as 28 MHz amateur mobile / fixed transceiver or 27 MHz CB for the export version. Features: Signal & Power level indicator, automatic squelch (ASQ) on AM/FM, adjustable output power, Scan function, dual watch, emergency channel function, + 10 KHz key, Echo function, Clarifier (±1.5 KHz adjustment), frequency offset function (100 Hz to 5 MHz), 38 tone CTCSS / 104 groups DCS encoder and decoder, roger-beep, noise-blanker (NB), HI-CUT filter, RF-gain, 36-level Mic-gain, time-out-timer (TOT), SWR & power supply voltage protection, flexible menu function and PC program software, LCD with 7 backlight colors (white, blue, green, yellow, red, purple, cyan).

SS9900 sub-bands :

Band / Default frequencies (Channels)
Band A	28.0000 ~ 28.1950 MHz (40 CH)
Band B	28.2000 ~ 28.3950 MHz (40 CH)
Band C	28.4000 ~ 28.5950 MHz (40 CH)
Band D	28.6000 ~ 28.7950 MHz (40 CH)
Band E	28.8000 ~ 28.9950 MHz (40 CH)
Band F	29.0000 ~ 29.1950 MHz (40 CH)
Band G	29.2000 ~ 29.3950 MHz (40 CH)
Band H	29.4000 ~ 29.5950 MHz (40 CH)
Band I	29.6000 ~ 29.6950 MHz (20 CH)

SS9900 front panel :

CRT SS9900 front panel

Reference / Description
1	[MEM] key. Use, store or delete memory channel
2	[MODE] key. Switch mode: FM - AM - USB - LSB - PA
3	[BAND] key. Switch band: A --- I
4	[FRQ] key. Switch between channel mode and frequency mode
5	[MENU] key. Function menu
6	[SCAN] key. Scan add, scan delete
7	[DW] key. Dual watch scan, dual watch setup
8	[EMG] key. Emergency channel, keypad lock
9	[PWR]. RF power control
10	[RFG]. RF gain control
11	[SQ]. Squelch control
12	[CLA]. SSB clarifier switch
13	[VOL/OFF]. Power ON/OFF, volume control
14	[CH]. Channel switch, push key
15	RX/TX indicator
16	Microphone jack
17	LCD display

SS9900 rear panel and connections :

CRT SS9900 rear panel and connections

Reference / Description
18	DATA, PC cable jack
19	External speaker jack, 3.5mm mono
20	Antenna

SS9900 price

We have collected for your convenience the CRT SS9900 sale price (US Dollar) and its trend over time. Useful to guarantee a cheaper purchase of this radio and to put it for sale in the second-hand market. Of course offers, accessories, warranty terms and conditions can lead to different figures.

Price	Date	Condition
USD 225.00 (211EUR)	2023-mar	Brand-new
USD 260.00 (223EUR)	2021-oct	Brand-new
USD 243.50 (209EUR)	2020-apr	Brand-new

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