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Desktop VHF Receiver
Mobile VHF Transceiver
Desktop Shortwave receiver

General

HAM bands None  ? 6m 
Freq. stability ? ? ?
Tuning steps ? ? ?

Receiver

RX-range 152-174 MHz (XTAL or VFO) 49.8-54.0 MHz 0.15-6 MHz
Modulations FM   AM   CW   AM  
Sensitivity ? 0.5 µV provides output 10 dB above noise ?
Selectivity ? 15 kHz (-6 dB) ?
Filters ? ? ?
Receiver system ? Double conversion superheterodyne Regenerative, 4 tubes
IF-freqs. ? 1st: 22-26 MHz (tunable)
2nd: 2 MHz
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Image rejection ? > 70 dB ?
Audio output ? 3 W internal speaker, 15 W PA output ?

Transmitter

TX-range - 49.8-54.0 MHz -
Modulations - AM   CW   -
RF-output ? AM: 8 W, CW: 10 W ?

Connections

Antenna - SO-239 SO-239
Impedance 50/75Ω 50-72Ω 50 Ω
Other - - -

Electrical

Power req. Mains 6.3V DC, 12.6V DC or mains Mains (110-118 V AC, 60Hz)
Current RX ? 60 W ?
TX - 120 W -

Physical

Manufactured Between 19xx and 19xx in USA Between 19xx and 19xx in USA Between 194x and 195x in USA
Dimensions ? 305 × 152 × 254 mm
(12.01 × 5.98 × 10.00 in)
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Weight ? ? ?
Form factor Base Station Mobile Base Station

Other features

Memories ? ? ?
Usage Amateur / Ham radio operators Amateur / Ham radio operators Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features ? ? ?
Accessories ? ? ?
MPN HEATHKIT-GR-000088 HEATHKIT-HW-000010-'SHAWNEE' HEATHKIT-K-000001