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Drake SW2
| General Coverage Communications Receiver |
Rating (1-5): HHHHH (5) |
| Made In: United States 1996-1999 |
Voltages: 12 VDC or 120 VAC |
| Coverage: 100-30000 kHz |
Readout: Digital LED 1. |
| Modes: AM/LSB/USB |
Selectivity: 9/2.3 kHz |
| Circuit: Double Conversion |
Physical: 10.79x4.4x7.7" 6 Lbs. |
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Features: Mini Head. Jack, RF Gain, 100 Memories, Dimmer, Two Tuning
Speeds, Keypad, Up-Down Tuning, Manual Tuning,
External Speaker Jack, Synchronous Detection. |
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Accessories: Carry Handle, MMK-1 Mobile Mounting Bracket,
Infrared Remote Control (shown). |
| New Price: $490-500 |
Used Price: $290-310 |
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Comments: Please note that the Remote Control (shown) is optional.
The Drake SW-2 has nice audio and tunes in 50 Hz steps for easy SSB reception. |
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Drake SW-4A
| Shortwave Broadcast Band Broadcast Receiver |
Rating (1-5): HHH (3) |
| Made In: United States 1967-1974 |
Voltages: 120/240 VAC |
| Coverage: See Comments. |
Readout: Analog Linear |
| Modes: AM |
Selectivity: 5 kHz |
| Circuit: Double Conversion |
Physical: 10.75x5.5x12.25" 16 Lbs. |
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Features: ¼" Head. Jack, S-Meter, Preselector, Dial Adjust, Tone,
Dial Lamp. |
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| New Price: $289-335 |
Used Price: $290-395 |
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Comments: Ranges: .15-.5, .485-1.05, .95-1.55, 5.95-6.55, 6.95-7.55, 9.45-10.05, 11.45-12.05, 14.95-15.45, 17.45-18.05, 21.45-22.05 and 25.45-26.05 MHz. Tuning this receiver is quick and easy. Dial accuracy is ±3 kHz. Note that this model does not receive CW/SSB. The earlier, very scarce SW-4 (1966) is also a hybrid with eight tubes plus semiconductors and has a band and a range switch plus three 500 kHz auxiliary crystal sockets. |
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