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The Lafayette Explor-Air (KT-135) is a desktop shortwave receiver covering 550 kHz to 30 MHz in 4 bands. It features regenerative receiver system and bandspread tuning. Built-in 4" speaker provides audio output. The receiver weighs 2.7 kg incl. cabinet. Dimensions are 178 × 254 × 127 mm.

General characteristics

HAM bands
160m  80m  40m  20m  15m  10m 
Frequency stability
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Tuning steps
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Memories
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Receiver

RX-range
550 kHz - 30 MHz in 4 bands
Modulations
AM   CW  
Sensitivity
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Selectivity
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Filters
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Receiver system
Regenerative
IF-frequencies
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Image rejection
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Audio output
Built-in 4" speaker

Connections

Antenna
SO-239
Impedance
50/75Ω
Other
-

Electrical

Power requirements
Mains (110 V AC)
Current drain RX
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TX
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Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d)
254 × 178 × 127 mm (10.00 × 7.01 × 5.00 in)
Weight
2.70 kg (6.0 lbs) incl. cabinet
Form factor
Base Station
Manufactured
Between 196x and 197x in USA

Other features

Usage
Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features + options
Bandspread tuning
Accessories
-
RigReference ID
5422
MPN
LAFAYETTE-EXPLOR-AIR-(KT-000135)

Manuals, diagrams and brochures

Lafayette KT-135 PDF - 10.54 MB, submitted by Olivier Grand
 
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Reviews

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First kit I built 4 years ago by steve

New and second-hand prices

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Based on historic price data, today's estimated value of the Lafayette Explor-Air (KT-135) in Good condition is around:

  • USD 15

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These estimates are based on the following prices:

Year Historic price Condition Submitted by
1967 USD 23.00 New / Mint steve

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