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The Sommerkamp FRDX-500 is a desktop shortwave receiver. It covers 10-160 m with an optional 2 m band. The audio output is 1 W. It operates on mains power (100-234 V AC). Dimensions are 160 × 370 × 290 mm.

General characteristics

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

Receiver

RX-range
10-160 m (2 m option)
Modulations
AM   FM   CW   SSB  
Sensitivity
?
Selectivity
?
Filters
?
Receiver system
? conversion superheterodyne
IF-frequencies
?
Image rejection
?
Audio output
1 W

Connections

Antenna
-
Impedance
50/75Ω
Other
-

Electrical

Power requirements
Mains (100-234 V AC)
Current drain RX
?
TX
-

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d)
370 × 160 × 290 mm (14.57 × 6.30 × 11.42 in)
Weight
?
Form factor
Base Station
Manufactured
Between 1968 and 19xx in Japan (made by Yaesu for Sommerkamp)

Other features

Usage
Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features + options
-
Accessories
-
RigReference ID
3976
MPN
SOMMERKAMP-FRDX-000500

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