Philips 8 RO 501

Desktop Shortwave receiver

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The Philips 8 RO 501 is a large HF receiver. The 8 RO has a motorized tuning system with manual fine-tuning.

General characteristics

HAM bands: 160m 80m 60m 40m 30m (WARC) 20m 17m (WARC) 15m 12m (WARC) 11m (CB) 10m
Frequency stability: ?
Tuning steps: Continuous
Memories: None

Receiver

RX-range: 0.225-31.2 MHz in 6 bands
Modulations: AM W-FM mono
Sensitivity: ?
Selectivity: ?
Filters: ?
Receiver system: Single / double conversion
IF-frequencies: 1st: 2455 kHz
2nd: 455 kHz
Image rejection: ?
Audio output: 2.5 W, external speaker required

Connections

Antenna: N-type
Impedance: 75Ω
Other: -

Electrical

Power requirements: ?
Current drain RX: ?
TX: -

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d): ?
Weight: ?
Form factor: Base Station
Manufactured: Between 1963 and 1968 in Netherlands

Other features

Usage: Commercial / Land mobile communication
Features + options: -
Accessories: -
RigReference ID: 5226
MPN: PHILIPS-000008-RO-501

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Manuals, diagrams and brochures

: Philips-8RO 501 Communication Receivers (manual) PDF - 12.89 MB, submitted by Willem PE7WFS

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USD 159 ~ USD 295

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