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Desktop HF/VHF Receiver
Desktop Shortwave receiver

General

Current value
USD 338
USD 188 ~ USD 349 (similar rigs)
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Receiver

RX-range 0.05-54 MHz (0.48-35 MHz for early versions) 1.5-30 MHz (230 – 530 kHz optional)
Modulations AM   FM   CW   AM   CW  
Sensitivity ? CW: 0.2 µV (6 dB S/N)
AM: 1.6 µV (10 dB S/N)
Selectivity ? Variable 0.3-5 kHz (–6 dB)
Formfactor -6/-60 dB: 1:4 at 5 kHz bandwidth
Filters ? ?
Receiver system Single / Double conversion, 15 tubes Single conversion, 10 tubes
IF-freqs. 1st: 2010 kHz
2nd: 455 kHz
1st: 1326 kHz
Image rejection ? > 60 dB
Audio output 8 W 2 W/4000 ohms

Transmitter

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Connections

Antenna - -
Impedance 50/75 Ω 60Ω
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Electrical

Power req. Mains (115/230 V AC) Mains (110/125/220 V AC +/-10% 40-60 Hz, 65 W and 220V DC +/-10%, 85 W)
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Physical

Manufactured Between 1952 and 1964 in USA Between 1952 and 1957 in West Germany
Dimensions 502 × 257 × 419 mm
(19.76 × 10.12 × 16.50 in)
552 × 356 × 340 mm
(21.73 × 14.02 × 13.39 in)
Weight ? 44.00 kg (97.1 lbs)
Form factor Base Station Base Station

Other features

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Usage Amateur / Ham radio operators Marine / Navy
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MPN NATIONAL-COMPANY-HRO-000060 SIEMENS-000745-E303