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The Heathkit HW-8 is a HF transceiver. It covers 15-80 m for both receive and transmit. Maximum RF output is 2.5 W. Power requirements are 13.8V DC. Manufactured in the USA from 1976 to 1983.

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
15-80 m
Modulations
CW  
Sensitivity
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Selectivity
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Filters
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Receiver system
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IF-frequencies
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Image rejection
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Audio output
?

Transmitter

TX-range
15-80 m
Modulations
CW  
RF-output
2.5 W

Connections

Antenna
-
Impedance
50 Ω
Other
-

Electrical

Power requirements
13.8V DC
Current drain RX
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TX
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Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d)
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Weight
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Form factor
Unknown
Manufactured
Between 1976 and 1983 in USA

Other features

Usage
Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features + options
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Accessories
-
RigReference ID
2930
MPN
HEATHKIT-HW-000008

Manuals, diagrams and brochures

Heathkit HW-8 KIT Instruction Manual PDF - 3.28 MB, submitted by KV4NK
HW-8 Schematic A3 PDF - 89.4 kB, submitted by KV4NK
 
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Based on historic price data, today's estimated value of the Heathkit HW-8 in Good condition is around:

  • USD 259

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2014 USD 259.00 Used / Good KV4NK

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