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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

HAM bands
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Frequency stability
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Tuning steps
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Memories
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Receiver

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

Antenna
Built-in telescopic
Impedance
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Other
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Electrical

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

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

Other features

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

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