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The Drake SW1 sets the stage for worldwide shortwave listening with ease, simplicity and clarity. The SW1 offers superb sensitivity, selectivity and full audio. Coverage from 100 through 30000 kHz provides solid coverage of all longwave, medium wave and shortwave frequencies. This makes it an ideal broadcast (no SSB) receiver for the desk or bed-stand.

General characteristics

HAM bands
160m  80m  60m  40m  30m (WARC)  20m  17m (WARC)  15m  12m (WARC)  11m (CB)  10m 
Frequency stability
?
Tuning steps
1 Hz
Memories
32 channels in 1 bank(s)

Receiver

RX-range
0.1-30 MHz
Modulations
AM  
Sensitivity
?
Selectivity
5.5 kHz
Filters
?
Receiver system
?
IF-frequencies
?
Image rejection
?
Audio output
?

Connections

Antenna
SO-239
Impedance
50Ω
Other
-

Electrical

Power requirements
13.8V DC
Current drain RX
Max 400 mA
TX
-

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d)
276 × 111 × 194 mm (10.87 × 4.37 × 7.64 in)
Weight
2.10 kg (4.6 lbs)
Form factor
Base Station
Manufactured
Between 19xx and 19xx

Other features

Usage
Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features + options
-
Accessories
-
RigReference ID
2592
MPN
DRAKE-SW000001

Manuals, diagrams and brochures

Drake SW1 HF Reciever Manual PDF - 3.41 MB, submitted by Berend
 
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