Eddystone 870

Desktop Shortwave receiver

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Ranges: .15-.38, .54-1.5, 1.95-6.3 and 5.9-18 MHz. Note reception gaps from .38-.54 and 1.5-1.95 MHz. This simple receiver was designed for home or shipboard cabin use. It was also advertised as a semi-portable. It has a two toned metal cabinet.

The model 870A (1962-1963, new £33-35) is similar but with a fifth range extending coverage up to 24 MHz. The 870A ranges are: .15-.38, .51-1.4, 1.3-3.5, 3.2-7.5 and 7.5-24 MHz.

General characteristics

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Receiver

RX-range: 0.15-18 MHz
Modulations: AM
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Receiver system: Single conversion, 5 tubes
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Image rejection: ?
Audio output: ?

Connections

Antenna: -
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Electrical

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

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d): 279 × 162 × 208 mm (10.98 × 6.38 × 8.19 in)
Weight: 5.20 kg (11.5 lbs)
Form factor: Base Station
Manufactured: Between 1957 and 1959 in Great Britain

Other features

Usage: Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features + options: -
Accessories: -
RigReference ID: 5025
MPN: EDDYSTONE-000870

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Manuals, diagrams and brochures

: Eddystone-870 Instruction Manual PDF - 1.38 MB, submitted by RigReference

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