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This set is designed for the reception of broadcast programmes at long distances. It has an internal power supply, twin speakers and switching coils. The latter provide coverage from 580 kHz to 30 MHz (500-10 meter).

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
580-1340 kHz / 1.34-2.90 / 2.90-6.50 / 6.25-13.40 / 13.20-30.50 MHz
Modulations
AM  
Sensitivity
≤ 2 µV
Selectivity
5 kHz @ -30 dB
Filters
?
Receiver system
Superheterodyne
IF-frequencies
450 kHz
Image rejection
?
Audio output
3 W

Connections

Antenna
Clamps / screws
Impedance
70Ω
Other
-

Electrical

Power requirements
Mains (110 / 220 V AC)
Current drain RX
65 W
TX
-

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d)
?
Weight
?
Form factor
Base Station
Manufactured
Between 1946 and 194x in Great Britain

Other features

Usage
Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features + options
Noise limiter
S-meter
Accessories
-
RigReference ID
6352
MPN
EDDYSTONE-000556

Manuals, diagrams and brochures

Eddystone-556 Instruction Manual PDF - 3.31 MB, submitted by RigReference
Eddystone 556 Revised circuit diagram PDF - 6.09 MB, submitted by RigReference
 
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