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Panasonic RF-2800

RF-2800
General Coverage Portable Communications Receiver Rating (1-5): HHH (3)
Made In: Japan 1978-1979 Voltages: 120 VAC 60 Hz
Coverage: See Comments Readout: Digital LED 1.
Modes: AM/SSB/CW Selectivity: 5/3.4 kHz
Circuit: Double Conversion Physical: 15x9.8x4.75" 9 Lbs.
Features: Mini Head. Jack, S-Meter, BFO, MPX Output, FM AFC, Bass, Treble, Shoulder Strap, Record Jack, Two Tuning Rates, Dial Lamp, Dial Lamp Switch, RF Gain, External Antenna Input.
New Price: $200-250 Used Price: $190-250
Comments: Ranges: .525-1.61, 3.2-8, 8-16 and 16-30 MHz plus FM. AM and FM frequencies not digitally displayed. Operates from six D cells. Not as strong a performer as its analog predecessor, the RF-2200. Model DR28 is the European version. The later RF-2900 features a blue fluorescent digital display plus AM and FM frequencies are digitally displayed. (European version is DR29).
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Panasonic RF-3100

RF-3100
General Coverage Portable Communications Receiver Rating (1-5): HHH (3)
Made In: Japan 1982-1985 Voltages: 120 VAC
Coverage: 525-30000 kHz +FM Readout: Digital Fluor. 1.
Modes: AM/SSB Selectivity: 7/3 kHz
Circuit: Double Conversion Physical: 14.6x4.8x9.5" 8 Lbs.
Features: ¼" Head. Jack, S-Meter, S-Meter Lamp, S-Meter Lamp Switch, RF Gain, BFO, ANL, Tilt Bar, Bass, Treble, Record Jack, Speaker Jack, Shoulder Strap, External Antenna Jack.
New Price: $289-319 Used Price: $180-220
Comments: Pleasant audio and a good value. Also operates from eight D cells. Sold outside the United States as models DR31 or RF-B30.
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