Racal RA-1772

Desktop Shortwave receiver

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The Racal 1772 is a 19" Rack Mounting high-grade general purpose synthesised solid state communications receiver. Made by Racal Communications in England. Frequency range 15KHz-30MHz displayed digitally on LED type display. Modes LSB, CW, AM. Antenna input 50-75 Ohms, nominal.Sensitivity 1uV. IF filters 0, 1, 3, 8 kHz. The BFO range is +/- 3kHz variable by slow motion control on the front panel. Built-in internal Loudspeaker with provisions for a range of audio outputs, 1mW into 600 Ohms and 1W into 8 Ohms.

Front panel controls consisting of MHz and KHz Frequency selection, RF Tune, AF and IF Gain Controls, AGC, Mode Switch, Meter Switch, BFO, Loudspeaker On/Off Switch, Tuning Rate Switch, Line level pre-sets, Filter Switch, Head-Phone Jack, Meter, and Power On/Off Switch. Antenna and mains sockets at the rear of the unit.

General characteristics

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Frequency stability: ?
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Receiver

RX-range: 0.015-30 MHz
Modulations: AM CW USB LSB
Sensitivity: 1 µV
Selectivity: ?
Filters: 1 / 3 / 8 kHz
Receiver system: ?
IF-frequencies: ?
Image rejection: ?
Audio output: 1 W into 8 ohms

Connections

Antenna: -
Impedance: 50-75Ω
Other: -

Electrical

Power requirements: Mains (100-125 VAC or 200-250 VAC)
Current drain RX: ?
TX: -

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d): 483 × 178 × 413 mm (19.02 × 7.01 × 16.26 in)
Weight: ?
Form factor: Base Station
Manufactured: Between 19xx and 19xx in Great Britain

Other features

Usage: Military communication
Features + options: -
Accessories: -
RigReference ID: 5119
MPN: RACAL-RA-001772

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