Watkins-Johnson WJ-8617 series

Desktop HF/VHF/UHF Receiver

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A very extensive range of variants of the WJ-8617 was produced, no less than 50 (!) versions have been counted. The various types range in configuration, options and coverage. As the version number is rarely printed on the front and only occasionally handwritten on the rear, finding which is which is a challenge.

General characteristics

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Receiver

RX-range: 2 ~ 20 - 1100 MHz
Modulations: AM FM CW SSB
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Connections

Antenna: -
Impedance: 50Ω
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Electrical

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

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d): ?
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Form factor: Base Station
Manufactured: Between 19xx and 19xx in USA

Other features

Usage: Military communication
Features + options: -
Accessories: -
RigReference ID: 5335
MPN: WATKINS-JOHNSON-WJ-008617-SERIES

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