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Desktop HF/VHF Receiver
Desktop Shortwave receiver

General

Current value
USD 1,017 ~ USD 1,483
USD 188 ~ USD 349 (similar rigs)
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HAM bands ? 80m  40m  20m  15m  6m  2m  10m 
Freq. stability ? ?
Tuning steps ? Continuous

Receiver

RX-range 0.1-30 MHz
(RX 35-55 / 108-174 MHz with optional converter)
0.55-30 / 48-54 MHz in 5 bands
Modulations AM   AM-sync   FM   CW   SSB   RTTY   AM   FM   CW   SSB  
Sensitivity ? ?
Selectivity ? ?
Filters ? ?
Receiver system ? Superheterodyne, 14 tubes
IF-freqs. ? 455 kHz
Image rejection ? ?
Audio output ? 1.5 W

Transmitter

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

Connections

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

Electrical

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

Physical

Manufactured Between 199x and 2005 Between 1963 and 1964 in Japan
Dimensions 334 × 134 × 330 mm
(13.15 × 5.28 × 12.99 in)
432 × 194 × 257 mm
(17.01 × 7.64 × 10.12 in)
Weight 5.90 kg (13.0 lbs) 10.70 kg (23.6 lbs)
Form factor Base Station Base Station

Other features

Memories 1000 channels in 1 bank(s) None
Usage Amateur / Ham radio operators Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features RS232C interface Pre-selector stage
Electrical bandspread
Q-multiplier
ANL noise limiter
Switchable MVC/AVC
Antenna trimmer
Crystal calibrator
S-meter
Accessories ? ?
MPN DRAKE-R000008B LAFAYETTE-HE-000080