The Hallicrafters S-72R is a portable receiver covering 0.54-31 MHz in four bands with continuous tuning steps. It utilizes a single conversion, 8 tube receiver system and has an IF frequency of 455 kHz. Features include BFO and passive AVC. The radio weighs 6.35 kg and its dimensions are 355 × 356 × 305 mm with the removable cover installed. It can be powered by mains (120 V AC) or batteries (90 & 7.5V DC).
General characteristics
- HAM bands
- 160m 80m 60m 40m 30m (WARC) 20m 17m (WARC) 15m 12m (WARC) 11m (CB) 10m
- Frequency stability
- ?
- Tuning steps
- Continuous
- Memories
- None
Receiver
- RX-range
- 0.54-31 MHz in four bands
- Modulations
- AM CW
- Sensitivity
- ?
- Selectivity
- ?
- Filters
- ?
- Receiver system
- Single conversion, 8 tubes
- IF-frequencies
- 455 kHz
- Image rejection
- ?
- Audio output
- ?
Connections
- Antenna
- Built-in telescopic
- Impedance
- ?
- Other
- -
Electrical
- Power requirements
- Mains (120 V AC) or batteries (90 & 7.5V DC)
- Current drain RX
- ?
- TX
- -
Physical
- Dimensions (w×h×d)
- 356 × 355 × 305 mm (14.02 × 13.98 × 12.01 in) with the removable cover installed
- Weight
- 6.35 kg (14.0 lbs)
- Form factor
- Portable
- Manufactured
- Between 1950 and 1955 in USA
Other features
- Usage
- Amateur / Ham radio operators
- Features + options
- BFO
Passive AVC - Accessories
- -
- RigReference ID
- 6450
- MPN
- HALLICRAFTERS-S-000072R
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