The CR-88A is the component receiver of the RCA DR-89 and the U.S. Navy model RDM - both Triple Diversity Receivers. The CR-88 versions were the post-WWII up-graded version of the AR-88 series and feature a front panel adjustable Crystal Filter Phasing control. The CR-88A version has the Diversity IF Gain control and other minor resistor changes to enhance diversity operation.
General characteristics
- HAM bands
- ?
- Frequency stability
- ?
- Tuning steps
- ?
- Memories
- ?
Receiver
- RX-range
- 0.535-32 MHz in six bands
- Modulations
- AM CW
- Sensitivity
- ?
- Selectivity
- 5 steps
- Filters
- ?
- Receiver system
- ?
- IF-frequencies
- 455kHz
- Image rejection
- ?
- Audio output
- ?
Connections
- Antenna
- -
- Impedance
- ?
- Other
- -
Electrical
- Power requirements
- Mains
- Current drain RX
- ?
- TX
- -
Physical
- Dimensions (w×h×d)
- 489 × 280 × 489 mm (19.25 × 11.02 × 19.25 in)
- Weight
- ?
- Form factor
- Base Station
- Manufactured
- Between 1946 and 19xx in USA
Other features
- Usage
- Amateur / Ham radio operators
- Features + options
- -
- Accessories
- -
- RigReference ID
- 3701
- MPN
- RCA-CR-000088A
Manuals, diagrams and brochures
- RCA Cr88 HF Reciever Service Manual PDF - 2.98 MB, submitted by Berend
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- USD 159 ~ USD 295
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