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The Heathkit SB-102 was the last and the best of the SB line. It was the last vacuum tube rig that Heatkit produced. The SB-102 was introduced in 1970. The follow on to the SB-102 was the Heathkit SB-104 which was a solid state rig.

General characteristics

HAM bands
80m  40m  20m  15m  10m 
Frequency stability
Less than 100 Hz per hour drift after 10 minute warm up
Tuning steps
?
Memories
?

Receiver

RX-range
80-10m
Modulations
CW   USB   LSB  
Sensitivity
0.35 µV for 10 dB S+N/N
Selectivity
2.1 kHz @ -6 dB
5 kHz @ -60 dB
Filters
2.1 kHz 400 Hz optional
Receiver system
?
IF-frequencies
?
Image rejection
?
Audio output
2 W

Transmitter

TX-range
80-10m
Modulations
CW   USB   LSB  
RF-output
100 W (80-15m), 80 W (10m)

Connections

Antenna
-
Impedance
50/75Ω
Other
-

Electrical

Power requirements
?
Current drain RX
?
TX
?

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d)
378 × 168 × 340 mm (14.88 × 6.61 × 13.39 in)
Weight
?
Form factor
Base Station
Manufactured
Between 1970 and 1975

Other features

Usage
Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features + options
100 kHz crystal calibrator
Triple Action Level Control
VOX
PTT
Accessories
-
RigReference ID
2937
MPN
HEATHKIT-SB-000102

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New and second-hand prices

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Based on historic price data, today's estimated value of the Heathkit SB-102 in Good condition is around:

  • USD 340 ~ USD 650

Price History Chart

These estimates are based on the following prices:

Year Historic price Condition Submitted by
2011 USD 340.00 Used / Good F5GF
1975 USD 650.00 New / Good F5GF

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