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Desktop HF/VHF Receiver
Desktop Shortwave receiver

General

Current value
USD 1,017 ~ USD 1,483
USD 280 ~ USD 520 (similar rigs)
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Receiver

RX-range 0.1-30 MHz
(RX 35-55 / 108-174 MHz with optional converter)
0.17-0.4 / 0.5-30 MHz
Modulations AM   AM-sync   FM   CW   SSB   RTTY   AM   CW   SSB  
Sensitivity ? ?
Selectivity ? ?
Filters ? ?
Receiver system ? ?
IF-freqs. ? ?
Image rejection ? ?
Audio output ? 2 W

Transmitter

TX-range - -
Modulations - -
RF-output ? -

Connections

Antenna SO-239 + Clamps / screws Clamps / screws
Impedance 50/500Ω ?
Other - -

Electrical

Power req. 11-16V DC or mains Mains
Current RX Max 2 A ?
TX - -

Physical

Manufactured Between 199x and 2005 Between 1980 and 198x
Dimensions 334 × 134 × 330 mm
(13.15 × 5.28 × 12.99 in)
305 × 160 × 240 mm
(12.01 × 6.30 × 9.45 in)
Weight 5.90 kg (13.0 lbs) 6.00 kg (13.2 lbs)
Form factor Base Station Base Station

Other features

Memories 1000 channels in 1 bank(s) ?
Usage Amateur / Ham radio operators Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features RS232C interface ?
Accessories ? ?
MPN DRAKE-R000008B KENTEC-BCL-000001