Heathkit HW-24

Mobile VHF/UHF Transceiver

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The Heathkit HW-24 is a mobile VHF/UHF transceiver. It covers 144-148 / 438-450 MHz for both receive and transmit. Tuning steps are selectable at 5 / 10 / 12.5 / 20 / 25 kHz. RF output is 1/10 W. The HW-24 has 1 memory bank with 20 channels. It requires 13.8 V DC and draws 600 mA in receive mode and 3.4 A max in transmit mode. Dimensions are 50 × 150 × 180 mm.

General characteristics

HAM bands: 2m 70cm
Frequency stability: ?
Tuning steps: 5 / 10 / 12.5 / 20 / 25 kHz
Memories: 20 channels in 1 bank(s)

Receiver

RX-range: 144-148 / 438-450 MHz
Modulations: FM
Sensitivity: ?
Selectivity: ?
Filters: ?
Receiver system: ?
IF-frequencies: ?
Image rejection: ?
Audio output: ?

Transmitter

TX-range: 144-148 / 438-450 MHz
Modulations: FM
RF-output: 1/10 W

Connections

Antenna: SO-239
Impedance: 50Ω
Other: -

Electrical

Power requirements: 13.8 V DC
Current drain RX: 600 mA
TX: 3.4 A max

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d): 150 × 50 × 180 mm (5.91 × 1.97 × 7.09 in)
Weight: 1.80 kg (4.0 lbs)
Form factor: Mobile
Manufactured: Between 198x and 199x in Japan by Standard/Marantz

Other features

Usage: Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features + options: -
Accessories: -
RigReference ID: 5362
MPN: HEATHKIT-HW-000024

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Manuals, diagrams and brochures

: Heathkit HW-24/HW-24H Twin Bander Mobile Transceiver Reperater Instruction Manual PDF - 2.92 MB, submitted by Denton Bramwell

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USD 226

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Year	Historic price	Condition	Submitted by
2022	USD 300.00	Used / Mint	Paul Reissmann

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