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Desktop Shortwave receiver
Desktop Shortwave receiver

General

Current value
USD 280 ~ USD 520 (similar rigs)
USD 140 ~ USD 260 (similar rigs)
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Freq. stability ? ?
Tuning steps ? Continuous

Receiver

RX-range 0.55-30 MHz 2-32 MHz
Modulations AM   CW   SSB   AM   CW  
Sensitivity ? ?
Selectivity ? ?
Filters ? ?
Receiver system Single conversion Superheterodyne Single conversion, 29 valves
IF-freqs. 455 kHz 455 kHz
Image rejection ? ?
Audio output 750 mW (10% THD) ?

Transmitter

TX-range - -
Modulations - -
RF-output ? ?

Connections

Antenna Built-in ferrite bar + Built-in telescopic -
Impedance 50/75Ω ?
Other - -

Electrical

Power req. Mains ?
Current RX 6 W max ?
TX - -

Physical

Manufactured Between 1981 and 1984 Between 195x and 196x in USA
Dimensions 300 × 120 × 251 mm
(11.81 × 4.72 × 9.88 in)
?
Weight 2.00 kg (4.4 lbs) ?
Form factor Base Station Base Station

Other features

Memories None None
Usage Amateur / Ham radio operators Military communication
Features ? ?
Accessories ? ?
MPN RADIOSHACK-REALISTIC-DX-000100 RCA-SRR-000013A