Make
Handic
Model
12305
Overview
The Handic 2305 is a 23-channel base station CB transceiver produced in the mid-1970s. It is a crystal-controlled unit featuring a built-in sub-receiver and multifunction meter.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Channels | 23 |
| Frequency Range | 26.965 – 27.255 MHz |
| Output Power | 3–4 watts AM |
| Frequency Control | Crystal controlled superheterodyne |
| Modulation | AM |
| Power Requirement | 120/220 VAC |
| Antenna | 50 ohm (SO-239) |
Physical Description
The Handic 2305 is a base station CB radio housed in a metal cabinet with an integrated speaker. The front panel includes a channel selector, volume/on-off control, squelch control, and a multifunction meter.
The meter supports S/RF and SWR functions with a selector switch and calibration control. The unit includes Automatic Noise Limiter (ANL), Public Address capability, and a sub-receiver for priority channel monitoring with an indicator.
Rear panel connections include antenna, external speaker, PA speaker, and AC power input, along with provisions for meter calibration and accessory connections. Internal construction follows typical mid-1970s crystal-controlled design with plug-in crystals and discrete components.
History
The Handic 2305 was introduced during the mid-1970s 23-channel CB period. It is a Japanese-manufactured base station CB radio with integrated AC power supply and expanded monitoring features.
The model reflects the trend toward more advanced base station CB radios prior to the adoption of 40-channel, PLL-synthesized equipment after 1977.
References
- https://www.rigpix.com/cbfreeband/handic_2305.htm
- https://manuals.plus/m/03b5933544cb167e5c0e29e04fd2572ff4ab8a00b91db949c38eccb4e5b3942d
- https://www.radiomuseum.org/r/handic_2305.html
- https://tasmaritime.au/radio/handic-2305/
- https://www.cbtricks.org/radios/handic/handic_2305.htm
- https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Handic+2305+CB+radio
- https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Handic+2305+CB+radio