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A very extensive range of variants of the WJ-8617 was produced, no less than 50 (!) versions have been counted. The various types range in configuration, options and coverage. As the version number is rarely printed on the front and only occasionally handwritten on the rear, finding which is which is a challenge.
General characteristics
- HAM bands
- ?
- Frequency stability
- ?
- Tuning steps
- 100 Hz
- Memories
- ?
Receiver
- RX-range
- 20-500 MHz (1100 MHz with FE option)
- Modulations
- AM FM CW SSB
- Sensitivity
- ?
- Selectivity
- ?
- Filters
- 5 selectable IF-bandwidths (optional)
- Receiver system
- ?
- IF-frequencies
- ?
- Image rejection
- ?
- Audio output
- ?
Connections
- Antenna
- BNC
- Impedance
- 50Ω
- Other
- -
Electrical
- Power requirements
- Mains (110, 120/220, 240 V AC, 47-400 Hz)
- Current drain RX
- 100 W
- TX
- -
Physical
- Dimensions (w×h×d)
- 483 × 134 × 457 mm (19.02 × 5.28 × 17.99 in)
- Weight
- 22.70 kg (50.1 lbs)
- Form factor
- Base Station
- Manufactured
- Between 1982 and 198x in USA
Other features
- Usage
- Military communication
- Features + options
- -
- Accessories
- -
- RigReference ID
- 5682
- MPN
- WATKINS-JOHNSON-WJ-008617B-SERIES
Manuals, diagrams and brochures
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New and second-hand prices
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Based on historic data, today's second-hand price of the Watkins-Johnson WJ-8617B series is around:
- USD 318.00
These estimates are based on the following prices:
Links & tools
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