Racal RA-217

Desktop Shortwave receiver

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The RA1217, and its table top brother the RA217, is virtually a solid state version of the RA117, the only electrical differences are in the reception of SSB signals. The set can resolve USB, LSB and AM using separate demodulators, and with the use of a BFO, CW can be resolved.

General characteristics

HAM bands: ?
Frequency stability: ±50Hz over 8hrs at constant temp after 2hrs warm up
Tuning steps: ?
Memories: ?

Receiver

RX-range: 1-30 MHz (down to 200 kHz with reduced sensitivity)
Modulations: AM CW USB LSB DSB
Sensitivity: AM: 3µV EMF for 15dB S/N 30% modulation at 400Hz
CW/SSB: 1µV EMF for 15db S/N
Selectivity: 0.2 / 1 / 3 / 13 kHz
Filters: ?
Receiver system: ?
IF-frequencies: ?
Image rejection: ?
Audio output: ?

Connections

Antenna: BNC
Impedance: 50Ω
Other: -

Electrical

Power requirements: Mains
Current drain RX: ?
TX: -

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d): ?
Weight: 28.00 kg (61.8 lbs)
Form factor: Base Station
Manufactured: Between 1969 and 1972 in Great Britain

Other features

Usage: Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features + options: -
Accessories: -
RigReference ID: 3695
MPN: RACAL-RA-000217

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