The RT-2000 (also known as PRC-2000) was built in Great Britain by M.E.L. / Philips. It is a fully transistorized radio for portable and vehicle use from the late 80s. It was used in the Falkland War; improvements suggested there were built in later. The RT-2000 shares the footprint with the Philips RT-3600 and units can be stacked together.
General characteristics
- HAM bands
- ?
- Frequency stability
- ?
- Tuning steps
- 0.1 kHz
- Memories
- 10 channels in 1 bank(s)
Receiver
- RX-range
- 1.6-30 MHz
- Modulations
- CW USB LSB FSK
- Sensitivity
- 0.6 µV @ 10dB
- Selectivity
- ?
- Filters
- ?
- Receiver system
- ?
- IF-frequencies
- ?
- Image rejection
- ?
- Audio output
- 150 mW @ 75 Ohm; 2 W @ 4 Ohm external loudspeaker
Transmitter
- TX-range
- 1.6-30 MHz
- Modulations
- CW USB LSB FSK
- RF-output
- 4/20 W
Connections
- Antenna
- BNC + Proprietary (military)
- Impedance
- 50Ω
- Other
- -
Electrical
- Power requirements
- 10-32 V DC
- Current drain RX
- 3 W
- TX
- 60 W
Physical
- Dimensions (w×h×d)
- ?
- Weight
- ?
- Form factor
- Portable
- Manufactured
- Between 198x and 199x in Netherlands / UK by Philips / M.E.L.
Other features
- Usage
- Military communication
- Features + options
- Operational range: 30 ... 50 km
Watertight: 1 hour at 1 meter
CPU controlled
Built-in antenna tuner (ATU)
Speech processor - Accessories
- -
- RigReference ID
- 5419
- MPN
- PHILIPS-RT-002000
Manuals, diagrams and brochures
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New and second-hand prices
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Based on historic price data, today's estimated value of the Philips RT-2000 in Good condition is around:
- EUR 500
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Links & tools
- Search YouTube for Philips RT-2000 videos
- Search Google for Philips RT-2000 information
- Search Google Images for Philips RT-2000
- Search Wikipedia for Philips RT-2000 information
- Search the Boat Anchor Manual Archive (BAMA) for Philips RT-2000 for manuals and documents (using Google)
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