Kenwood JR-60

Desktop Shortwave receiver

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Trio Communications Receiver JR-60. Covers 520 kHz to 30 MHz in 4 bands. Additional 6 m band for the US model (48-54 MHz) or 2 m band for the European model (142-148 MHz).
Similar to the Lafayette HE-80

General characteristics

HAM bands: 80m 40m 20m 15m 6m 2m 10m
Frequency stability: ?
Tuning steps: Continuous
Memories: None

Receiver

RX-range: 0.55-30 / 48-54 MHz in 5 bands
Modulations: AM FM CW SSB
Sensitivity: ?
Selectivity: ?
Filters: ?
Receiver system: Superheterodyne, 14 tubes
IF-frequencies: 455 kHz
Image rejection: ?
Audio output: 1.5 W

Connections

Antenna: SO-239 + Clamps / screws
Impedance: 50Ω
Other: -

Electrical

Power requirements: Mains
Current drain RX: ?
TX: -

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d): 432 × 194 × 257 mm (17.01 × 7.64 × 10.12 in)
Weight: 10.70 kg (23.6 lbs)
Form factor: Base Station
Manufactured: Between 1963 and 1964 in Japan

Other features

Usage: Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features + options: Pre-selector stage
Electrical bandspread
Q-multiplier
ANL noise limiter
Switchable MVC/AVC
Antenna trimmer
Crystal calibrator
S-meter
Accessories: -
RigReference ID: 6504
MPN: LAFAYETTE-HE-000080

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