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Desktop VHF Receiver
Mobile VHF Transceiver
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) 49.8-54.0 MHz -
Modulations FM   AM   CW   -
Sensitivity ? 0.5 µV provides output 10 dB above noise ?
Selectivity ? 15 kHz (-6 dB) ?
Filters ? ? ?
Receiver system ? Double conversion superheterodyne ?
IF-freqs. ? 1st: 22-26 MHz (tunable)
2nd: 2 MHz
?
Image rejection ? > 70 dB ?
Audio output ? 3 W internal speaker, 15 W PA output ?

Transmitter

TX-range - 49.8-54.0 MHz 10-160 m
Modulations - AM   CW   AM   CW  
RF-output ? AM: 8 W, CW: 10 W AM: Max 125 W, CW: Max 140 W

Connections

Antenna - SO-239 -
Impedance 50/75Ω 50-72Ω 50/600Ω
Other - - -

Electrical

Power req. Mains 6.3V DC, 12.6V DC or mains Mains
Current RX ? 60 W -
TX - 120 W ?

Physical

Manufactured Between 19xx and 19xx in USA Between 19xx and 19xx in USA Between 1956 and 1960 in USA
Dimensions ? 305 × 152 × 254 mm
(12.01 × 5.98 × 10.00 in)
526 × 350 × 406 mm
(20.71 × 13.78 × 15.98 in)
Weight ? ? 45.36 kg (100.1 lbs)
Form factor Base Station Mobile 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-HW-000010-'SHAWNEE' HEATHKIT-DX-000100B