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Sony CRF-1

CRF-1
General Coverage Portable Communications Receiver Rating (1-5): HHH (3)
Made In: Japan 1981-1986 Voltages: 100/120/220/240 VAC
Coverage: 10-30000 kHz Readout: Digital LED 0.1
Modes: AM/LSB/USB/CW Selectivity: 10/4.4/2 kHz
Circuit: Double Conversion Physical: 10x4x13.2" 15 Lbs.
Features: ¼" Head. Jack, S/Battery-Meter, Record Jack, Preselector, NB, Dial Lamp, Dial Lamp Switch, Carry Handle, Muting, RF Gain.
Accessories: DCC-9 Car Battery Cord
New Price: $1350-1795 Used Price: $500-750
Comments: Also operates from 12 VDC or eight D and two AA cells. This early digital portable utilized 21 Integrated circuits, 21 FETs, 68 transistors and 99 diodes. This substantial model is very scarce and collectable.
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Sony CRF-320A

CRF-320A
General Coverage Portable Communications Receiver Rating (1-5): HHH (3)
Made In: Japan 1976-1980 Voltages: 110/120/220/240 VAC
Coverage: 150-29999 kHz Readout: Digital LED 1.
Modes: AM/LSB/USB/CW Selectivity: 8/6 kHz
Circuit: Double Conversion Physical: 17.8x12.2x82.2" 29 Lbs.
Features: ¼" Head. Jack, S/Battery Meter, Bass, Treble, RF Gain, NB, Dial Lamp, Clock Timer, Dial Adjust, Local-DX Switch, Antenna Trimmer, Carry Handle, Record Jack, Mute, Aux. Input Jack.
Accessories: DCC-9 Car Battery Cord
New Price: $1495 Used Price: $650-1000
Comments:Also operates from 12 VDC. May also operate from eight D cells. One additional D cell is also required for the clock. Scarce.
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