Sony ICF-5500 / Captain 55

Handheld HF/VHF Receiver

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The Sony ICF-5500 / Captain 55 is a handheld HF/VHF receiver. It covers the frequency range of 1.6-4.5 / 4.5-12 / 87.5-108 MHz and uses a single conversion superheterodyne receiver system with an IF frequency of 455 kHz. The radio is powered by 4.5 V DC or 3 × UM-2 'baby'-cells. Dimensions are 210 × 180 × 65 mm.

General characteristics

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Frequency stability: ?
Tuning steps: ?
Memories: ?

Receiver

RX-range: 1.6-4.5 / 4.5-12 / 87.5-108 MHz
Modulations: AM W-FM
Sensitivity: ?
Selectivity: ?
Filters: ?
Receiver system: Single conversion superheterodyne
IF-frequencies: 455 kHz
Image rejection: ?
Audio output: ?

Connections

Antenna: Built-in telescopic
Impedance: ?
Other: -

Electrical

Power requirements: 4.5 V DC or 3 × UM-2 'baby'-cells
Current drain RX: ?
TX: -

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d): 180 × 210 × 65 mm (7.09 × 8.27 × 2.56 in)
Weight: ?
Form factor: Portable
Manufactured: Between 1972 and 197x in Japan

Other features

Usage: Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features + options: -
Accessories: -
RigReference ID: 6370
MPN: SONY-ICF-005500-/-CAPTAIN-55

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