The RadioShack / Realistic Pro-508 is a desktop VHF/UHF scanner / receiver. It covers 30-54 / 137-174 / 380-512 MHz and features a double conversion superheterodyne receiver system with IF frequencies of 1st: 10.7 MHz and 2nd: 455 kHz. Image rejection is 70 dB. It has 1 memory bank with 20 channels. The Pro-508 weighs 650 gr, requires mains power and draws 8 W in receive mode. Dimensions are 52 × 210 × 175 mm.
General characteristics
- HAM bands
- ?
- Frequency stability
- ?
- Tuning steps
- 5 / 12.5 kHz
- Memories
- 20 channels in 1 bank(s) @ 16 channels/second
Receiver
- RX-range
- 30-54 / 137-174 / 380-512 MHz
- Modulations
- FM
- Sensitivity
- 1 µV
- Selectivity
- 10 kHz (-6 dB)
20 kHz (-50 dB) - Filters
- ?
- Receiver system
- Double conversion superheterodyne
- IF-frequencies
- 1st: 10.7 MHz
2nd: 455 kHz - Image rejection
- 70 dB
- Audio output
- ?
Connections
- Antenna
- -
- Impedance
- 50Ω
- Other
- -
Electrical
- Power requirements
- Mains
- Current drain RX
- 8 W
- TX
- -
Physical
- Dimensions (w×h×d)
- 210 × 52 × 175 mm (8.27 × 2.05 × 6.89 in)
- Weight
- 650 gr (1.4 lbs)
- Form factor
- Base Station
- Manufactured
- Between 199x and 199x
Other features
- Usage
- Amateur / Ham radio operators
- Features + options
- -
- Accessories
- -
- RigReference ID
- 3801
- MPN
- RADIOSHACK-/-REALISTIC-PRO-000508
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