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The Hallicrafters S-85U is a desktop HF receiver covering 0.54-34 MHz in 4 bands. It utilizes a single conversion superheterodyne receiver system with an IF frequency of 455 kHz. The audio output is 1.5 W at 3.2 Ohms. The receiver features amateur band bandspread. Dimensions are 230 × 470 × 270 mm. It requires mains power (100-240 V AC) and draws 75 W in receive mode.

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
0.54-34 MHz in 4 bands
Modulations
AM   CW  
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
1.5 W at 3.2 Ohms

Connections

Antenna
Clamps / screws
Impedance
52-600Ω
Other
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Electrical

Power requirements
Mains (100-240 V AC)
Current drain RX
75 W
TX
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Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d)
470 × 230 × 270 mm (18.50 × 9.06 × 10.63 in)
Weight
12.00 kg (26.5 lbs)
Form factor
Base Station
Manufactured
Between 1954 and 1959 in USA

Other features

Usage
Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features + options
Amateur band bandspread
Accessories
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RigReference ID
6453
MPN
HALLICRAFTERS-S-000085U

Manuals, diagrams and brochures

Hallicrafters S85/S85U Operating and Service Instructions PDF - 2.31 MB, submitted by RigReference
 
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