Make
Alaron
Model
B-1025
Mic Wiring
1-Audio 2-TX 3-n/c 4-Gnd
Overview
The Alaron B-1025 is a vintage CB base station transceiver produced during the late 1970s Citizens Band radio era. It is a solid-state AM radio designed for fixed-station operation on the 11-meter band, reflecting typical post-1977 40-channel CB base station design.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Alaron |
| Model | B-1025 |
| Type | CB base station transceiver |
| Service | 11-meter CB |
| Channels | 40 channels |
| Modulation | AM |
| Frequency Range | 26.965 – 27.405 MHz |
| Power Source | 120 VAC |
| Construction | Solid-state |
| Channel Control | Synthesized (PLL) |
| Speaker | Internal speaker |
Physical Description
The B-1025 is housed in a metal desktop cabinet typical of late-1970s CB base stations. The front panel includes controls for channel selection, volume, and squelch, along with an analog signal meter. Styling is consistent with the period, using a wide front panel layout with clearly labeled controls. Internally, the radio uses printed circuit boards populated with solid-state components.
History
The Alaron B-1025 was introduced during the widespread adoption of 40-channel CB radios following the FCC expansion in 1977. Radios of this type were commonly used in homes and small businesses for local communication. Alaron is a lesser-documented brand, and surviving units are primarily found in collections or restoration projects.
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References
- http://www.cbgazette.com/radios/alaron-b-1025.html
CB Gazette page with images and basic information specific to the Alaron B-1025.