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Desktop Shortwave Transmitter
Desktop VHF/UHF Scanner / receiver

General

HAM bands 80m  40m  20m  15m  11m (CB)  10m  2m  70cm 
Freq. stability ? ?
Tuning steps Continuous 5 / 12.5 / 25 kHz depending on band

Receiver

RX-range - 30-54 / 118-136 / 138-174 / 380-512 MHz (USA)
Modulations - AM   FM  
Sensitivity ? 30-54 mhzL 0.5 µV
118-136 MHz: 2.0 µV
138-174 MHz: 1.0 µV
380-215 MHz: 1.0 µV
Selectivity ? 9 kHz @ -6 dB, 15 kHz @ -50 dB
Filters ? 1 crystal, 1 ceramic
Receiver system ? Double conversion superheterodyne
IF-freqs. ? 10.7 MHz / 455 kHz
Image rejection ? 70 dB
Audio output ? 1.2 W

Transmitter

TX-range 10-80 m -
Modulations AM   CW   -
RF-output AM: 60 W (input), CW: 75 W (input) -

Connections

Antenna - Built-in telescopic
Impedance 50/75Ω 50Ω
Other - -

Electrical

Power req. Mains 12 V DC or mains
Current RX - 13 W
TX ? -

Physical

Manufactured Between 19xx and 19xx in USA Between 19xx and 19xx
Dimensions ? 250 × 60 × 180 mm
(9.84 × 2.36 × 7.09 in)
Weight ? 1.50 kg (3.3 lbs)
Form factor Base Station Base Station

Other features

Memories None 60 channels in 1 bank(s)
Usage Amateur / Ham radio operators Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features ? ?
Accessories ? ?
MPN HEATHKIT-DX-000040 RADIOSHACK-/-REALISTIC-PRO-002024