Racal RA-1217

General characteristics

HAM bands

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Frequency stability

±50 Hz over an eight hour period at constant ambient temperature and humidity after 2 hours from switching on. Better than 50 Hz per degree Centigrade at constand humidity after 2 hours from switching on.

Tuning steps

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Memories

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Receiver

RX-range

0.98-30 MHz

Modulations

AM   CW   USB   LSB   DSB  

Sensitivity

CW / SSB: 1 µV for 15 dB S/N
AM / DSB: 30% modulated at 400 Hz: 3 µV for 15 dB S/N

Selectivity

0.5-13 kHz

Filters

0.2 / 1.2 / 3.0 / 6.5 / 13 kHz

Receiver system

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IF-frequencies

455 kHz
100 kHz

Image rejection

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Audio output

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Connections

Antenna

Proprietary

Impedance

75Ω

Other

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Electrical

Power requirements

Mains (100-125 / 200-250V) or 21-27V DC

Current drain RX

10 VA approx.

TX

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Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d)

406 × 89 × 482.5 mm (15.98 × 3.50 × 19.00 in)

Weight

13.60 kg (30.0 lbs)

Form factor

Base Station

Manufactured

Between 1972 and 19xx in Great Britain

Other features

Usage

Amateur / Ham radio operators

Features + options

Automatic Gain Control

Accessories

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RigReference ID

4476

MPN

RACAL-RA-001217

Manuals, diagrams and brochures

Racal-1217 HF Reciever Service Manual PDF - 7.27 MB, submitted by Berend

Racal Ra1217 HF Reciever Manual PDF - 715.2 kB, submitted by Berend

 

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