National Company SW-5

Desktop Shortwave receiver

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The SW-5 can basically be run with four different shortwave plug-in coils and three optional medium wave plug-in coils: Type A = 15,5-26,6 m, B = 23,5-41 m, C = 37,5-65 m and D = for 64-115 m, covering from 2609 kc to 19355 kc. The optional plug-in coils 110-175 m, 170-300 m and 290-570 m (the 3 covering 2727 - 526 kHz).

General characteristics

HAM bands: 160m 80m 60m 40m 30m (WARC) 20m 17m (WARC)
Frequency stability: ?
Tuning steps: Continuous
Memories: None

Receiver

RX-range: 2609-19355 kHz
(526-2727 kHz optional)
Modulations: AM
Sensitivity: ?
Selectivity: ?
Filters: ?
Receiver system: ?
IF-frequencies: ?
Image rejection: ?
Audio output: ?

Connections

Antenna: Clamps / screws
Impedance: 50Ω
Other: -

Electrical

Power requirements: External power supply
Current drain RX: ?
TX: -

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d): ?
Weight: ?
Form factor: Base Station
Manufactured: Between 1930 and 1934 in USA

Other features

Usage: Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features + options: -
Accessories: -
RigReference ID: 3662
MPN: NATIONAL-COMPANY-SW-000005

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