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Drake SW8
| General Coverage Portable Communications Receiver |
Rating (1-5): HHHHH (5) |
| Made In: United States 1994-2000 |
Voltages: 12 VDC or 120 VAC |
| Coverage: 500-30000 kHz +FM +Air |
Readout: Digital LCD 0.1 |
| Modes: AM/SSB/CW |
Selectivity: 6/4/2.3 kHz |
| Circuit: Double Conversion |
Physical: 11.5 x 5.25 x 13" 10 lbs. |
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Features: Mini Head. Jack, S-Indicator, RF Gain, 70 Memories, Dimmer, BFO, Memory Scan, Dual Clock Timer, Telescopic Whip, Removable Carry Handle,
Whip Preamp, Two Tuning Speeds, Synchronous Detection, Keypad, Tone, Squelch (VHF AIR), Backlit Display, AGC. Units produced after 03/31/95 (S/N >= 5C) have improved whip sensitivity. Units produced after 01/01/96 (S/N >= 6A) include coverage down to 100 kHz (long wave) and have selectable sideband syncro. |
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Accessories: MS-8 Speaker, Canvas Carry Case. |
| New Price: $589-799 |
Used Price: $470-569 |
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Comments: Note the coverage of the FM broadcast band 88-108 MHz and 118-137 MHz VHF aeronautical band. Units produced after March 1995 have improved whip sensitivity. Units produced after January 1996 add longwave coverage tuning from 100-30000 kHz. |
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