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The Heathkit SB-220 is a desktop shortwave linear amplifier. It operates on 80-10m and has an RF output of SSB: 2 kW PEP, CW: 1 kW (with 100 W drive). It requires mains power (120/240 V AC) and draws 20A @ 120V, 10A @ 240V in receive mode. Dimensions are 209 × 378 × 398 mm and it weighs 21.7 kg.

General characteristics

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

TX-range
80-10m
Modulations
CW   SSB  
RF-output
SSB: 2 kW PEP, CW: 1 kW (with 100 W drive)

Connections

Antenna
SO-239
Impedance
50/75Ω
Other
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Electrical

Power requirements
Mains (120/240 V AC)
Current drain RX
20A @ 120V, 10A @ 240V
TX
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Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d)
378 × 209 × 398 mm (14.88 × 8.23 × 15.67 in)
Weight
21.70 kg (47.9 lbs)
Form factor
Base Station
Manufactured
Between 1970 and 197x in USA

Other features

Usage
Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features + options
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Accessories
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RigReference ID
5255
MPN
HEATHKIT-SB-000220

Manuals, diagrams and brochures

Heathkit SB-220 Linear Amplifier Assembly PDF - 18.99 MB, submitted by Javier Vidaurre
Heathkit SB-220 Linear Amplifier Manual PDF - 19.13 MB, submitted by Javier Vidaurre
 
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Based on historic price data, today's estimated value of the Heathkit SB-220 in Good condition is around:

  • USD 748

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2020 USD 660.00 Used / Good MJL

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