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Desktop HF/VHF Receiver
Desktop HF/VHF Receiver

General

HAM bands ? ?
Freq. stability ? ?
Tuning steps ? ?

Receiver

RX-range 0.1-30 MHz
(RX 35-55 / 108-174 MHz with optional converter)
0.05-54 MHz (0.48-35 MHz for early versions)
Modulations AM   AM-sync   FM   CW   SSB   RTTY   AM   FM   CW  
Sensitivity ? ?
Selectivity ? ?
Filters ? ?
Receiver system ? Single / Double conversion, 15 tubes
IF-freqs. ? 1st: 2010 kHz
2nd: 455 kHz
Image rejection ? ?
Audio output ? 8 W

Transmitter

TX-range - -
Modulations - -
RF-output ? ?

Connections

Antenna SO-239 + Clamps / screws -
Impedance 50/500Ω 50/75 Ω
Other - -

Electrical

Power req. 11-16V DC or mains Mains (115/230 V AC)
Current RX Max 2 A ?
TX - -

Physical

Manufactured Between 199x and 2005 Between 1952 and 1964 in USA
Dimensions 334 × 134 × 330 mm
(13.15 × 5.28 × 12.99 in)
502 × 257 × 419 mm
(19.76 × 10.12 × 16.50 in)
Weight 5.90 kg (13.0 lbs) ?
Form factor Base Station Base Station

Other features

Memories 1000 channels in 1 bank(s) ?
Usage Amateur / Ham radio operators Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features RS232C interface ?
Accessories ? ?
MPN DRAKE-R000008B NATIONAL-COMPANY-HRO-000060