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Desktop VHF Receiver
Desktop Shortwave receiver
Desktop Shortwave Transmitter

General

HAM bands None  ? 160m  80m  40m  20m  15m  10m 
Freq. stability ? ? ?
Tuning steps ? ? ?

Receiver

RX-range 152-174 MHz (XTAL or VFO) 0.15-30 MHz -
Modulations FM   AM   CW   SSB   -
Sensitivity ? ? ?
Selectivity ? ? ?
Filters ? ? ?
Receiver system ? ? ?
IF-freqs. ? ? ?
Image rejection ? ? ?
Audio output ? ? ?

Transmitter

TX-range - - 10-160 m
Modulations - - AM   CW  
RF-output ? ? AM: Max 125 W, CW: Max 140 W

Connections

Antenna - SO-239 + Built-in telescopic -
Impedance 50/75Ω 50 Ω 50/600Ω
Other - - -

Electrical

Power req. Mains Mains Mains
Current RX ? ? -
TX - - ?

Physical

Manufactured Between 19xx and 19xx in USA Between 1984 and 1990 in USA Between 1956 and 1960 in USA
Dimensions ? ? 526 × 350 × 406 mm
(20.71 × 13.78 × 15.98 in)
Weight ? ? 45.36 kg (100.1 lbs)
Form factor Base Station Base Station Base Station

Other features

Memories ? ? ?
Usage Amateur / Ham radio operators Amateur / Ham radio operators Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features ? ? Built-in VFO, modulator, and power supply
Accessories ? ? ?
MPN HEATHKIT-GR-000088 HEATHKIT-SW-007800 HEATHKIT-DX-000100B