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Handheld HF/VHF Receiver
Desktop Shortwave receiver
Mobile VHF Transceiver

General

HAM bands 6m  ? None 
Freq. stability ? ? ?
Tuning steps ? ? 25 kHz

Receiver

RX-range 0.15-30 / 76-108 / 116-136 MHz 275-425 kHz / 525-4000 kHz in 4 bands All International Maritime VHF channels
Modulations AM   W-FM   CW   SSB   AM   CW   SSB   FM  
Sensitivity ? ? ?
Selectivity ? ? ?
Filters ? ? ?
Receiver system ? ? ?
IF-freqs. ? ? ?
Image rejection ? ? ?
Audio output ? ? Internal speaker

Transmitter

TX-range - - All International Maritime VHF channels
Modulations - - FM  
RF-output ? ? 25 W

Connections

Antenna Built-in ferrite bar + Built-in sweep - SO-239
Impedance ? 50Ω 50Ω
Other - - -

Electrical

Power req. 4.5V DC external or 3R14 + 3R6 batteries 12/24/32 V DC 9 V DC from internal batteries 12/24 V DC
Current RX ? 100-300 mA ?
TX - - 5 A max

Physical

Manufactured Between 1985 and 2003 in Japan Between 1963 and 196x in Denmark Between 197x and 198x in Denmark
Dimensions 290 × 160 × 50 mm
(11.42 × 6.30 × 1.97 in)
320 × 220 × 150 mm
(12.60 × 8.66 × 5.91 in)
320 × 220 × 165 mm
(12.60 × 8.66 × 6.50 in)
Weight 1.80 kg (4.0 lbs) 8.00 kg (17.7 lbs) 9.00 kg (19.9 lbs)
Form factor Handheld Base Station Mobile

Other features

Memories 32 channels in 1 bank(s) ? None
Usage Amateur / Ham radio operators Marine / Navy Marine / Navy
Features Scanning. Clock/timer. Direction Finding function on 275-425 kHz Dual Watch
Instant Channel 16
Accessories ? ? ?
MPN SONY-ICF-002001D SAILOR-000016T SAILOR-RT000144AC