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The Heathkit SB-500 2-Meter Lineair Transverter provides SSB / CW operation on the 2 meter band by using your lower frequency Heathkit station as a tunable 6-meter or 10-meter IF system.

General characteristics

HAM bands
2m 
Frequency stability
?
Tuning steps
?
Memories
?

Receiver

RX-range
144-148 MHz
Modulations
CW   SSB  
Sensitivity
?
Selectivity
?
Filters
?
Receiver system
?
IF-frequencies
?
Image rejection
?
Audio output
?

Transmitter

TX-range
144-148 MHz
Modulations
CW   SSB  
RF-output
100 W PEP

Connections

Antenna
SO-239
Impedance
50Ω
Other
-

Electrical

Power requirements
Mains (120-240 V AC)
Current drain RX
?
TX
260 W max

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d)
311 × 171 × 330 mm (12.24 × 6.73 × 12.99 in)
Weight
7.50 kg (16.5 lbs)
Form factor
Base Station
Manufactured
Between 1969 and 1971 in USA

Other features

Usage
Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features + options
-
Accessories
-
RigReference ID
6209
MPN
HEATHKIT-SB-000500

Manuals, diagrams and brochures

Heathkit Sb-500 - Schema JPEG - 8.03 MB, submitted by Pancho Cheja
Heathkit SB-500 Transverter Manual PDF - 10.67 MB, submitted by Pancho Cheja
 
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