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The Palstar R30A HF shortwave receiver is a compact, high performance radio capable of receiving AM, CW and SSB signals in the 100 kHz to 30 MHz spectrum. Unlike most general coverage SW receivers, the R30 is not desensitized on the LF and MW bands, making it ideal for Standard Broadcast Band DXing.

All of this is squeezed into a footprint that fits inside a sheet of paper. The R30A receiver is also equipped with a 10 AA cell internal battery pack that automatically connects to the radio when the external adapter plug is disconnected, allowing portable operation.

General characteristics

HAM bands
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Frequency stability
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Tuning steps
20 / 100 / 500 Hz / 100 kHz
Memories
100 channels in 1 bank(s)

Receiver

RX-range
100 kHz - 29.9999 MHz
Modulations
AM   CW   USB   LSB  
Sensitivity
100 kHz to 2 MHz
AM 2 µV
SSB .5 µV

2 MHz to 30 MHz
AM 1 µV
SSB .5 µV max

10db(S+N/N)
Selectivity
45 MHz 8 kHz BW
455 Khz (AM) 6 kHz
SSB 2.4 kHz
Filters
5.8 kHz AM and 2.5 kHz SSB
Receiver system
Double conversion superheterodyne
IF-frequencies
1st: 45 MHz
2nd: 455 kHz
Image rejection
?
Audio output
2 watts into 8 ohm

Connections

Antenna
SO-239 + Clamps / screws
Impedance
50/500Ω
Other
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Electrical

Power requirements
12V DC / 10 AA cells
Current drain RX
350-800 mA
TX
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Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d)
232 × 100 × 225 mm (9.13 × 3.94 × 8.86 in)
Weight
1.80 kg (4.0 lbs)
Form factor
Mobile
Manufactured
Between 20xx and 20xx

Other features

Usage
Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features + options
6-digit LCD display
Analog S-Meter
455kHz IF output
Accessories
-
RigReference ID
5103
MPN
PALSTAR-RC000030A

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  • USD 158.00

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2013 USD 499.95 Used / Good universal-radio

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