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The DX-SR8 is a base (desktop) HF transceiver with a detachable front panel. Maximum RF-output is 100 watts in SSB or CW. In AM it delivers 40 watts to your transmission line. A 10-digit keypad allows direct frequency entry, band selection and more. IF-Shift is provided along with RIT/TXIT, narrow-filter and noise-blanker to stay away from QRM. For CW operation an electronic keyer unit is standard. The 600 memory channels can be used with diferent scan modes (Priority, Search, Busy, Timed, Memory and Programmed search). A special Super-Low QRP setting is provided (0.1-2W variable).
The Alinco DX-SR8 is sold as the DX-SR8E in Europe and as the DX-SR8T in North-America. The only difference between the E and T models is the extra 5.3 MHz band in the T-version.
A receiver-only version also exists in the form of the Alinco DX-R8.
General characteristics
- HAM bands
- 160m 80m 60m 40m 30m (WARC) 20m 17m (WARC) 15m 12m (WARC) 11m (CB) 10m
- Frequency stability
- ± 1 ppm
- Tuning steps
- ?
- Memories
- 600 channels in 3 bank(s)
Receiver
- RX-range
- 0.135-30 MHz
- Modulations
- AM FM CW USB LSB
- Sensitivity
- AM
0.15-1.8 MHz: 10 µV
1.8-30 MHz: 2 µV
FM 28-30 MHz: 0.5 µV
SSB 0.15-1.8 MHz: 1 µV
CW 1.8-30 MHz: 0.25 µV - Selectivity
- AM Narrow 2.4 kHz (-6 dB), 4.5 kHz (-60 dB)
AM/FM 6 kHz (-6 dB), 18 kHz (-60 dB)
SSB/CW 2.4 kHz (-6 dB), 4.5 kHz (-60 dB) - Filters
- ?
- Receiver system
- Double conversion superheterodyne
- IF-frequencies
- 1st: 71.75 MHz
2nd: 455 kHz - Image rejection
- 70 dB
- Audio output
- More than 2.0 W into 8 ohm 10% THD
Transmitter
- TX-range
- 10-160 m + WARC
5.3 MHz (USA only) - Modulations
- AM FM CW USB LSB
- RF-output
- SSB/CW: 1/10/100 W, AM: 0.4/4/40 W
Connections
- Antenna
- SO-239
- Impedance
- 50Ω
- Other
- -
Electrical
- Power requirements
- 11.7 - 15.8V DC
- Current drain RX
- 1 A max
- TX
- 20 A max
Physical
- Dimensions (w×h×d)
- 240 × 100 × 293 mm (9.45 × 3.94 × 11.54 in) including protrusions
- Weight
- 4.10 kg (9.0 lbs)
- Form factor
- Base Station
- Manufactured
- Between 2009 and 201x
Other features
- Usage
- Amateur / Ham radio operators
- Features + options
- -
- Accessories
- -
- RigReference ID
- 5009
- MPN
- ALINCO-DX-SR000008
Manuals, diagrams and brochures
- Alinco DX-SR8 Instruction manual PDF - Unknown size, submitted by RigReference
- Alinco DX-SR8E Service manual PDF - Unknown size, submitted by RigReference
- Upload relevant documents
Reviews & stories
| Rating | Title | Submitted |
|---|---|---|
| Add a mod for adjustable power..... | 4 years ago by kb7qks | |
| Specifically for the money this is a very bad deal | 9 years ago by Charles | |
| Almost a fine HF rig...Almost. | 10 years ago by buckaroo1964 | |
| tony obrien | 10 years ago by winzip99 | |
| Good, but could have been better | 11 years ago by ad5xj | |
| Great for price | 13 years ago by rmarks |
New and second-hand prices
Estimating the value of a rig can be challenging. We collect prices paid by real hams over the years to help you estimate the value of a used Alinco DX-SR8. Just bought or sold this model? Let us know what you traded it for and help other ham operators!
Based on historic data, today's second-hand price of the Alinco DX-SR8 is around:
- EUR 199.00 ~ EUR 94.00
- USD 269.00 ~ USD 173.00
These estimates are based on the following prices:
Links & tools
- Search YouTube for Alinco DX-SR8 videos
- Search Google for Alinco DX-SR8 information
- Search Google Images for Alinco DX-SR8
- Search Twitter for Alinco DX-SR8 news
- Search Wikipedia for Alinco DX-SR8 information
- Search the Boat Anchor Manual Archive (BAMA) for Alinco DX-SR8 for manuals and documents (using Google)
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