The Drake SW4 blends tube and solid-state technology to provide an easy-to-use high performance shortwave broadcast receiver. Supplied coverage includes: 5.95-6.55, 9.45-10.05, 11.45-12.05, 14.95-15.55, 17.45-18.05, 21.45-22.05 and 25.45-26.05 MHz. Unfortunately none of the ranges coincides with nowadays amateur bands. AM mode only (no SSB/CW). Dial accuracy is ±5 kHz. This radio has a range switch plus three 500 kHz auxiliary crystal sockets
Three optional 500 kHz ranges between 1,5-30 MHz with the exception of 5.0-6.0 MHz.
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