Hallicrafters SR-500 Tornado

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The Hallicrafters SR-500 Tornado is a 20-80 m transceiver. It supports SSB and CW modulations. The RF output is SSB: 500 W (PEP input), CW: 300 W (input). It requires Mains power.

General characteristics

HAM bands: 80m 40m 20m
Frequency stability: ?
Tuning steps: Continuous
Memories: None

Receiver

RX-range: 20-80 m
Modulations: CW SSB
Sensitivity: ?
Selectivity: ?
Filters: ?
Receiver system: 17 tubes
IF-frequencies: ?
Image rejection: ?
Audio output: ?

Transmitter

TX-range: 20-80 m
Modulations: CW SSB
RF-output: SSB: 500 W (PEP input), CW: 300 W (input)

Connections

Antenna: -
Impedance: 50Ω
Other: -

Electrical

Power requirements: Mains
Current drain RX: ?
TX: ?

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d): ?
Weight: ?
Form factor: Base Station
Manufactured: Between 1965 and 1965 in USA

Other features

Usage: Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features + options: -
Accessories: -
RigReference ID: 2802
MPN: HALLICRAFTERS-SR-000500-TORNADO

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USD 125 ~ USD 233

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