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The Heathkit HW-10 'Shawnee' and Heathkit HW-20 'Pawnee' are similar in design, except for frequency range.

Original price in 1961: USD 199.95

General characteristics

HAM bands
2m 
Frequency stability
?
Tuning steps
?
Memories
?

Receiver

RX-range
143.8-148.2 MHz
Modulations
AM   CW  
Sensitivity
0.5 µV provides output 10 dB above noise
Selectivity
15 kHz (-6 dB)
Filters
?
Receiver system
Double conversion superheterodyne
IF-frequencies
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
143.8-148.2 MHz
Modulations
AM   CW  
RF-output
AM: 8 W, CW: 10 W

Connections

Antenna
SO-239
Impedance
50-72Ω
Other
-

Electrical

Power requirements
6.3V DC, 12.6V DC or mains
Current drain RX
60 W
TX
120 W

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d)
305 × 152 × 254 mm (12.01 × 5.98 × 10.00 in)
Weight
?
Form factor
Mobile
Manufactured
Between 196x and 196x in USA

Other features

Usage
Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features + options
-
Accessories
-
RigReference ID
2923
MPN
HEATHKIT-HW-000020-PAWNEE

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New and second-hand prices

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Based on historic data, today's second-hand price of the Heathkit HW-20 'Pawnee' is around:

  • USD 2.00 ~ USD 37.00

Price History Chart

These estimates are based on the following prices:

Year Historic price Condition Submitted by
2020 USD 39.00 Used / Poor eBay
1961 USD 199.95 New / Mint RigReference

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