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Desktop Shortwave receiver

General

HAM bands ?
Freq. stability ± 10 x10-6 or better
Tuning steps ?

Receiver

RX-range 0.1-30 MHz (108-174 MHz option: VC-20)
Modulations AM   FM   CW   USB   LSB  
Sensitivity 0.25 µV 1.8-30 MHz, SSB/CW (S+N/N=10dB)
Selectivity AM: 6.0 kHz
SSB/CW: 2.4 kHz
FM: 12.0 kHz
Filters 1st: 58.1125 MHz 2nd: 8.83 MHz 3rd: 455 kHz (FM)
Receiver system Triple conversion superheterodyne
IF-freqs. ?
Image rejection >80 dB (1.8 - 30 MHz)
Audio output 1.5 W @ 8 ohm

Transmitter

TX-range -
Modulations -
RF-output ?

Connections

Antenna SO-239 + Hi-Z
Impedance 50/500 Ω
Other -

Electrical

Power req. 13.8V DC or mains
Current RX Max 2 A
TX -

Physical

Manufactured Between 1987 and 1996 in Japan
Dimensions 270 × 96 × 270 mm
(10.63 × 3.78 × 10.63 in)
Weight 5.60 kg (12.4 lbs)
Form factor Base Station

Other features

Memories 100 channels in 1 bank(s)
Usage Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features AGC
Attenuator
Carry Handle
Dial Lock
Dimmer
Dual Clock-Timer
Dual NB
Dual VFOs
IF Shift
Mute Terminals
Notch
Record Activation
Record Jack
S-Meter
Scan
Squelch
Sweep
Tilt Bar
Tone Control
Accessories ?
MPN KENWOOD-R-005000