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Portable communications receiver covering 150 - 29999 kHz in AM, SSB, CW and FM. Digital frequency readout, Direct keypad frequency entry & frequency up and down buttons, 12 (6?) memories, analog signal strength meter; similar model Uniden-Bearcat CR-2021 has LED signal strength indicator
General characteristics
- HAM bands
- 160m 80m 60m 40m 30m (WARC) 20m 17m (WARC) 15m 12m (WARC) 11m (CB) 10m
- Frequency stability
- ?
- Tuning steps
- ?
- Memories
- 12 channels in 2 bank(s)
Receiver
- RX-range
- 0.15-30 / 87.4-108 MHz
- Modulations
- AM FM CW SSB
- Sensitivity
- ?
- Selectivity
- ?
- Filters
- ?
- Receiver system
- Superheterodyne
- IF-frequencies
- ?
- Image rejection
- ?
- Audio output
- Internal speaker
Connections
- Antenna
- Clamps / screws + Built-in telescopic
- Impedance
- 50Ω
- Other
- -
Electrical
- Power requirements
- Mains, 12V DC or batteries (2×AA + 6×C)
- Current drain RX
- 15 W
- TX
- -
Physical
- Dimensions (w×h×d)
- ?
- Weight
- 1.60 kg (3.5 lbs)
- Form factor
- Portable
- Manufactured
- Between 1984 and 1986 in Taiwan
Other features
- Usage
- Amateur / Ham radio operators
- Features + options
- -
- Accessories
- -
- RigReference ID
- 4693
- MPN
- RADIOSHACK-REALISTIC-DX-000400
Manuals, diagrams and brochures
- Realistic DX-400 Owner's Manual PDF - 6.43 MB, submitted by Gerd
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Reviews & stories
| Rating | Title | Submitted |
|---|---|---|
| dx400 | 10 years ago by jeepdad56 | |
| Good sturdy portable, its very capable. | 11 years ago by Radio10 |
New and second-hand prices
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- USD 4.00
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