Kenwood R-599D

Desktop Shortwave receiver

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The Kenwood R-599D is a desktop shortwave receiver covering 10-160 m with optional 2m and 6m bands. It features image rejection greater than 50 dB. The receiver requires 12-15V DC or mains power and has a maximum current drain of 1A in receive mode. Dimensions are 140 × 270 × 310 mm and it weighs 5.7 kg.

General characteristics

HAM bands: 160m 80m 40m 20m 15m 6m 10m
Frequency stability: ?
Tuning steps: ?
Memories: ?

Receiver

RX-range: 10-160 m (2m & 6m options)
Modulations: AM FM CW SSB
Sensitivity: AM (10 dB S+N/N):
1.8-28 MHz: 1.5 µV
50 MHz: 3 µV
144 MHz: 3 µV
SSB (10 dB S+N/N):
1.8-28 MHz: 0.25 µV
50 MHz: 0.5 µV
144 MHz: 0.5 µV
Selectivity: AM: 5 kHz (-6 dB), 12 kHz (60 dB)
FM: 20 kHz (-6 dB), 120 kHz (-60 dB)
SSB: 2.4 kHz (-6 dB), 4.4 kHz (-60 dB)
CW: 500 Hz (-6 dB), 1.5 kHz (-60 dB)
Filters: ?
Receiver system: ?
IF-frequencies: ?
Image rejection: >50 dB
Audio output: ?

Connections

Antenna: SO-239
Impedance: 50/75 Ω
Other: -

Electrical

Power requirements: 12-15V DC or mains
Current drain RX: Max 1 A
TX: -

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d): 270 × 140 × 310 mm (10.63 × 5.51 × 12.20 in)
Weight: 5.70 kg (12.6 lbs)
Form factor: Base Station
Manufactured: Between 1976 and 1979 in Japan

Other features

Usage: Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features + options: -
Accessories: -
RigReference ID: 3340
MPN: KENWOOD-R-000599D

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