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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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