Galaxy R-530

Desktop Shortwave receiver

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A very advanced and accurate receiver for its time. Dial accuracy was ±1 kHz. Very scarce. Caution: This company is no longer in business. The model Galaxy R-1530 was an improved version (1972-73).

General characteristics

HAM bands: ?
Frequency stability: less than 100 Hz drift
Tuning steps: 1 kHz
Memories: ?

Receiver

RX-range: 0.5-30 MHz
Modulations: AM USB LSB
Sensitivity: ?
Selectivity: ?
Filters: ?
Receiver system: Double conversion superheterodyne
IF-frequencies: ?
Image rejection: ?
Audio output: ?

Connections

Antenna: -
Impedance: ?
Other: -

Electrical

Power requirements: Mains (115/230 V AC)
Current drain RX: ?
TX: -

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d): 432 × 152 × 432 mm (17.01 × 5.98 × 17.01 in)
Weight: 11.40 kg (25.2 lbs)
Form factor: Base Station
Manufactured: Between 1968 and 1972 in USA

Other features

Usage: Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features + options: Solid state
Accessories: -
RigReference ID: 5576
MPN: GALAXY-R-000530

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