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As many as 40 (!) different SP-600 versions have been manufactured. It started with the SP-600 JX-1 in 1951. Most versions have a frequency range as stated above, but there were some exceptions. For instance the SP-600 VLF only covers 10-540 kHz and the SP-600-JLX-2 (1951) covers 100-400 kHz and 1.35-29.7 MHz. The last SP-600 was the SP-600 JX-21A which was in production until 1972. This was also the only SP-600 with a SSB product detector.

From the outside, most versions look quite similar, but circuit modifications where made throughout its lifetime. Many models were custom ordered for military or naval duties. It is not believed that the SP-600 was used on board ships, only on shore stations.

For reference, here is a list of all the versions I could find: SP-600-JX-1, SP-600-JLX-2, SP-600-J-3, SP-600-J-4, SP-600-JX-6, SP-600-JX-7, SP-600-JX-8, SP-600-JL-9, SP-600-JX-10, SP-600-J-11, SP-600-JX-12, SP-600-J-13, SP-600-JX-14, SP-600-JLX-15, SP-600-JL-16, SP-600-JX-17, SP-600 JX-18, SP-600-J-19, SP-600-J-20, SP-600-JX-21, SP-600-J-22, SP-600-JLX-23, SP-60O-JL-24, SP-600-J-25, SP-600-JX-26, SP-600-JLX-27, SP-600-JX-28, SP-600-JX-29, SP-600-JX-30, SP-600-VLF-31, SP-600-JX-32, SP-600-JLX-33, SP-600-JL-34, SP-600-JX-35, SP-600-JX-36, SP-600-JL-24, SP-600-JX-37, SP-600-VLF-38, SP-600-JX-39 and SP-600-JX-21A.

The SP-600 requires an external loadspeaker.

General characteristics

HAM bands
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Frequency stability
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Tuning steps
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Memories
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Receiver

RX-range
0.54-54 MHz
Modulations
AM   CW  
Sensitivity
2.3 µV (S/N ratio 10:1)
Selectivity
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Filters
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Receiver system
Single conversion below 7.4 MHz, dual conversion above 7.4 MHz
IF-frequencies
1st: 3.955 MHz
2nd: 455 kHz
Image rejection
?
Audio output
2.5 W (external speaker required)

Connections

Antenna
SO-239 + Clamps / screws
Impedance
100Ω
Other
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Electrical

Power requirements
Mains (95-260 V AC)
Current drain RX
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TX
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Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d)
480 × 270 × 420 mm (18.90 × 10.63 × 16.54 in)
Weight
29.50 kg (65.1 lbs)
Form factor
Base Station
Manufactured
Between 1951 and 1972 in USA

Other features

Usage
Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features + options
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Accessories
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RigReference ID
2866
MPN
HAMMARLUND-SP-000600

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Rating Title Submitted
Great receiver 10 years ago by bobyoung53

New and second-hand prices

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Based on historic data, today's second-hand price of the Hammarlund SP-600 is around:

  • USD 22.00 ~ USD 7.00

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Year Historic price Condition Submitted by
2009 USD 900.00 Used / Okay KG4
2006 USD 300.00 Used / Good bobyoung53
1998 USD 275.00 Used / Good k6vib

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