Heathkit HW-5400

Desktop Shortwave Transceiver

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Advanced computer controlled transceiver with 3 PLL circuits. Can be tuned either by direct frequency entry or with dial.

General characteristics

HAM bands: 80m 40m 20m 15m 10m
Frequency stability: ?
Tuning steps: 50 Hz / 1 / 1.25 / 25 kHz
Memories: ?

Receiver

RX-range: 10-80 m
Modulations: CW SSB
Sensitivity: 0.35 µV (10 dB S+N/N)
Selectivity: ?
Filters: ?
Receiver system: Single conversion
IF-frequencies: 1st: 8.830 MHz
Image rejection: ?
Audio output: 2 W into 4 ohm @ 10% THD

Transmitter

TX-range: 10-80 m
Modulations: CW SSB
RF-output: 100 W (80 W on 10m)

Connections

Antenna: SO-239
Impedance: 50 Ω
Other: -

Electrical

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

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d): 292 × 127 × 355 mm (11.50 × 5.00 × 13.98 in)
Weight: 10.90 kg (24.0 lbs)
Form factor: Base Station
Manufactured: Between 1983 and 1984 in USA

Other features

Usage: Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features + options: -
Accessories: -
RigReference ID: 2928
MPN: HEATHKIT-HW-005400

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Rating	Title	Submitted
	Excellent Radio & was fun to put together.	8 years ago by cadott

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