Hallicrafters S-20 Sky Champion

Desktop HF/VHF Receiver

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The S-20 was introduced in 1938 and replaced by the much more common Hallicrafters S-20R Sky Champion in 1939. During the single year of production only a limited number where manufactured, making this a rare receiver these days. The S-20 features mechanical bandspread using the center dial as bandspread scale. Frequency range covers 540-1800 kHz / 1.7-5.75 / 5.62-18.4 and 17-44 MHz. Original price in 1938: USD 49.50.

General characteristics

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Receiver

RX-range: 540 kHz - 44 MHz in 4 bands.
Modulations: AM CW
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Receiver system: Single conversion, 8 tubes
IF-frequencies: 455 kHz
Image rejection: ?
Audio output: ?

Connections

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Electrical

Power requirements: Mains
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Physical

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Form factor: Base Station
Manufactured: Between 1938 and 1939 in USA

Other features

Usage: Amateur / Ham radio operators
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RigReference ID: 2761
MPN: HALLICRAFTERS-S-000020-SKY-CHAMPION

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