Compare rigs

Compare specifications between amateur radios. Simply select up to 3 radios and compare them side-by-side, including images and descriptions.

Desktop Shortwave receiver
Desktop Shortwave receiver
Desktop LF/MF/VHF receiver

General

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

Receiver

RX-range 0.48-30.6 MHz 1.7-4.5 / 4.5-12.6 / 12.6-32 MHz 150-250 / 600-1550 kHz / 87.5-100 MHz
Modulations AM   SSB   AM   CW   AM   FM  
Sensitivity ? ≤ 2 µV ?
Selectivity ? 10 kHz @ -25 dB without crystal filter
400 Hz with crystal filter
?
Filters ? Optional 400 Hz crystal filter ?
Receiver system Single conversion superheterodyne Double conversion superheterodyne Single conversion superheterodyne
IF-freqs. 450 kHz 1st: 1600 kHz
2nd: 450 kz
465 kHz
Image rejection ? 45 / 60 / 90 dB ?
Audio output ? 3 W Requires external speaker

Transmitter

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

Connections

Antenna Clamps / screws Clamps / screws Clamps / screws
Impedance ? 400Ω 50Ω
Other - - -

Electrical

Power req. Mains Mains (110 / 220 V AC) Mains
Current RX ? 65 W ?
TX - - -

Physical

Manufactured Between 1955 and 1961 in Great Britain Between 1947 and 194x in Great Britain Between 195x and 195x in Great Britain
Dimensions ? 425 × 222 × 254 mm
(16.73 × 8.74 × 10.00 in)
?
Weight ? 14.97 kg (33.0 lbs) ?
Form factor Base Station Base Station Base Station

Other features

Memories ? ? None
Usage Amateur / Ham radio operators Amateur / Ham radio operators Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features ? BFO
Noise limiter
AVC
Standby switch
?
Accessories ? ? ?
MPN EDDYSTONE-000840/A EDDYSTONE-000640 EDDYSTONE-000820