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The Heathkit Model HW-9 Deluxe QRP CW Transceiver is a compact 80-through 10-meter HF transceiver designed with the avid low-power CW operator in mind. It covers the lower 250 kHz of the 80, 40, 20, and 15-meter amateur bands. When you install the Model HWA-9 Accessory Band Pack, the transceiver also covers the 30, 17, and 12-meter WARC bands and the lower 250 kHz of the 10-meter band. Broadband circuits eliminate the need to tune circuits within a band. Just turn the Band switch and select the desired frequency.

General characteristics

HAM bands
80m  40m  20m  15m  10m 
Frequency stability
Typically less than 500 Hz pr hour after a 30-minute warm-up. Typically less than 150 Hz pr 30 minutes after a 90-minute warm-up
Tuning steps
Continuous
Memories
None

Receiver

RX-range
10-80 m
Modulations
CW  
Sensitivity
≤ 0.5 µV for 10 dB S+N/N
≤ 0.2 µV for readable signal
Selectivity
Narrow: 250 Hz maximum at 6 dB.
Wide: 1 kHz maximum at 6 dB.
Filters
Passband 700 Hz (approximate)
Receiver system
Superheterodyne
IF-frequencies
?
Image rejection
≥ 60 dB
Audio output
1 watt into 8-ohm load

Transmitter

TX-range
10-80 m
Modulations
CW  
RF-output
4 W (3 W on 10 m)

Connections

Antenna
SO-239
Impedance
50Ω
Other
-

Electrical

Power requirements
11-16 V DC
Current drain RX
?
TX
1 A max

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d)
235 × 108 × 216 mm (9.25 × 4.25 × 8.50 in)
Weight
2.10 kg (4.6 lbs)
Form factor
Base Station
Manufactured
Between 1984 and 1991 in USA

Other features

Usage
Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features + options
QSK
WARC option
Accessories
-
RigReference ID
2931
MPN
HEATHKIT-HW-000009

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Based on historic data, today's second-hand price of the Heathkit HW-9 is around:

  • USD 119.00 ~ USD 90.00

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These estimates are based on the following prices:

Year Historic price Condition Submitted by
2020 USD 125.00 Used / Fair eBay
2020 USD 178.00 Used / Fair eBay
2019 USD 100.00 Used / Good nd3q
2014 USD 407.00 Used / Mint KV4NK
1984 USD 250.00 New / Mint RigReference

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