Samson Airline 77 UHF TD Wireless with AF1 Guitar Transmitter

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There's no need for a belt pack with this Samson wireless system -- it delivers quality sound with only a true diversity receiver and compact transmitter.

Samson Airline 77 UHF Wireless systems are an unbeatable combination. Samson Concert 77 UHF True Diversity Half-Rack Receivers matched up with Samson's incredible Airline Series mini transmitters give you 'belt-pack-free' mobility at an affordable price. Ultra-light, ultra-compact, and incredibly efficient, Airline Series transmitters provide flawless wireless performance for 12 hours on a single AAA battery.

For 2 decades Samson has led the world in wireless technology for musicians. Their philosophy: Make cutting-edge technology available to everyone. No system has ever done it like this before: the revolutionary Airline Wireless Systems -- with no belt packs -- at prices everyone can afford.

CR77 Receiver
The heart of Airline 77 is the CR77 Receiver. This true-diversity half-rack unit with PLL frequency control works with all of the Airline transmitters. Rugged, durable and crystal clear with incredible range. UHF (Ultra-High Frequency) means clearer frequencies with less interference.

AF1 Guitar Transmitters
Samson invented the wireless guitar plug-in transmitter. Widely imitated; but never duplicated. This Airline 77 Guitar systems feature the AF1 transmitter, designed for Strat-style guitar jacks. It operates with the CR77 half-rack receiver, or the Airline AP-1 Pedal-Style receivers.

Consumer Alert
Most users do not need a license to operate this wireless microphone system. Nevertheless, operating this microphone system without a license is subject to certain restrictions: read more the system may not cause harmful interference; it must operate at a low power level (not in excess of 50 milliwatts); and it has no protection from interference received from any other device. Purchasers should also be aware that the FCC is currently evaluating use of wireless microphone systems, and these rules are subject to change. For more information, call the FCC at 1-888-CALL-FCC (TTY: 1-888-TELL-FCC) or visit the FCC's wireless microphone website at www.fcc.gov/cgb/wirelessmicrophones

NOTE: None of the wireless systems we carry are capable of violating the FCC guidelines stated above. We are presenting this information as a matter of legally required disclosure.
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Channel Frequencies
Channel N1: 642.375 MHz
Channel N2: 642.875 MHz
Channel N3: 644.125 MHz
Channel N4: 644.750 MHz
Channel N5: 645.500 MHz
Channel N6: 645.750 MHz

Receiver (CR77)
Type of Reception: Single Superheterodyne, True Diversity

Oscillation Type: Synthesized PLL Frequency Control

D-emphasis: 50 mFsec

IF Frequency: 10.7 MHz

Antenna: 1/4 Wavelength Rod

In/Out: DC Inlet, Balanced Output, Unbalanced Output

Display (LED): Antenna A/B (Green), Power On (Red), Peak (Yellow), RF Level (5 pc)

Level Controls: Volume, Squelch

Operating Voltage: 12 Volts + 10 %

Current Consumption: 160 mA (at all LED lights)

Receiving Frequency Range: 801 - 805 MHz

Sensitivity: 18 dB mF @ THD 2%

Squelch Sensitivity: 0 - 40 dB mF (Adjustable)

Selectivity: +/- 150 kHz (AF Out Ratio -60 dB)

S/N Ratio (Overall): 90 dB (w/ IHF-A fi lter)

Residual Noise: 90 dBv (w/ IHF-A fi lter)

Band Mute: +/- 50 kHz / +/- 100 kHz (RF IN: 46 dBu EMF)

AF Frequency Response: 50 Hz - 15 kHz (+/- 3 dB overall)

Audio Output Level - Unbalanced: 0 dBv

Audio Output Level - Balanced: -20 dBm (Line), -40 dBm (Mic) Switch
Selectable

Audio Output Impedance/Unbalanced: 5 k Ohms

Audio Output Impedance/Balanced: 600 Ohms

Dimensions: 8.5 in. (w) x 1.75 in. (h) x 4.6 in.(d) 216 mm (w) x 44 mm (h) x 116 mm (d)

Weight: .75 lb / 340 g

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 516-870-7200
Web: http://www.samsontech.com/contact/

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. (11 ratings)
Submitted October 9, 2005 by a customer from charter.net

"Pay less, get less."

Overall: 2 out of 5 stars
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Manufacturer didn't respond. DOn't want to be married to them. Returned it.
Sound
Poor quality sound, lots of swisshing. Cuts out in close range.
Features
The plug in transmitter is great, but the product is cheaply made. Not rugged at all.
Quality
Cheap plastic, very fragile.
Value
You get what you don't pay for.
Manufacturer Support
Phone message (during business hours) said "we'll call you tomorow." They didn't. They didn't respond to my Email either. Unit would not perform properly, not response from manufacturer. I returned it.
The Wow Factor
Looks great, doesn't work as good as it looks.

Musical Background:

Active

Musical Style:

Christian Rock
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