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The Sony CRF-5090 is a solid-state, nine band receiver that covers longwave (150-400 kHz), medium wave, five shortwave bands, FM and VHF Air 108-136 MHz. The shortwave bands include: 1.6-3.5, 3.5-9, 9-14, 14-21 and 21-26 MHz. Band selection is via a rotary turret knob on the right side of the radio. Tuning is accomplished by main tuning knob that has a second concentric knob for electrical fine tuning. The 4 x 6 inch speaker delivers full sound. It features a BFO, RF Gain, Squelch, AFC and Tone controls. There is a dial lamp, S meter, and Tune LED built into the dial pointer. There is a handy international time zone chart on the inside of the protective front cover.

General characteristics

HAM bands
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Frequency stability
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Tuning steps
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Memories
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Receiver

RX-range
0.15-30 MHz in 9 bands
87.5-108 / 108-136 / 147-174 MHz
Modulations
AM   FM   W-FM   CW   SSB  
Sensitivity
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Selectivity
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Filters
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Receiver system
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IF-frequencies
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Image rejection
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Audio output
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Connections

Antenna
Built-in sweep
Impedance
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Other
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Electrical

Power requirements
9V DC or mains
Current drain RX
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TX
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Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d)
340 × 234 × 170 mm (13.39 × 9.21 × 6.69 in)
Weight
6.40 kg (14.1 lbs)
Form factor
Unknown
Manufactured
Between 19xx and 19xx in Japan

Other features

Usage
Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features + options
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Accessories
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RigReference ID
4008
MPN
SONY-CRF-005100-EARTH-ORBITER

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  • USD 100.00

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2019 USD 111.11 Used / Good John McCarthy

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