FEATURES
720 channel communications transceiver with a frequency of 118.000-135.975MHz 
Flip-flop frequency switch to transfer between active and standby frequencies 
16 watts minimum power output 
28 volt operation only 

Same as KY-197 but KY-196 is 28 volt only and has higher output power 
TSO'd 
SPECIFICATIONS
Size: 6.25"W x 1.3"H x 10.50"L 
Weight: 3.2 lbs. 
TSO Compliance (Transmitter): TSO C37b (DO-157, Class 3) 
TSO Compliance (Receiver): TSO C38b (DO-156, Class C & D (KY-196 models); DO-160 Env. Cat./A1D1/A/KPS/XXXXXXZBAAA 
Power Output:16 Watts min. 
Duty Cycle: 1 minute on, 4 minutes off 
Temperature Range: -20 to +55C 
Frequency Range: 118.00 to 135.975MHz in 25KHz increments 
Modualtion: 85% modulation with 90% limiting. Less than 15% distortion at 85% modulation 
Receiver Sensitivity: 2uV (hard) or less for 6dB S+N/N with 1KHz tone modulated 30% 
Frequency Stability: 0.0015% to meet DO-156 Class C and D 
Sidetone Output: Adjustable up to 100mW into 500 ohm headphones 
Harmonic Content: Greater than 60dB down from carrier 
Receiver Output: 100mW into 500 ohms minimum 
Receiver Selectivity (KY-196):6dB at +-8KHz minimum DO-156 Class C & D; 40dB at +-17KHz maximum, 60dB at +-22KHz maximum 

Squelch: Automatic with manual disable and carrier squelch override 
Spurious Responses: At least 80dB dowN