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Specifications of shortwave radios from various manufacturers

Last updated June 6, 2006

The information below was compiled during my (so far unsuccessful) search for the ideal shortwave radio to

replace my old Sony ICF-2010. I discovered that there was so much information to digest, the only way to

organize it was to put it on a Web page. Much of this information has been pasted directly from the vendors'

Websites and may or may not be factually correct. Where the information is known to be incorrect or misleading,

this is noted. Most of the opinions are my own, based mostly on the publicly available specifications and

comments from various Internet sources.

The information describes the specifications of receivers that I have not tested, and summarizes the opinions that

seem to be generally held about each receiver based on comments I found on the Internet. I have not personally

verified any of this information.

In case you're interested, I decided not to buy any of the radios listed here, but repaired my old Sony instead.

Receivers

Drake R8B

Icom R9000 Icom R8500 AOR AR5000

AOR SR1050 Ten-Tec RX-350D Icom R75 Icom IC-PCR1500 and

IC-R1500

Icom IC-PCR1000 Kaito WRX-911 Palstar R30 Grundig YB300

Grundig G2000A Grundig YB550 Grundig YB400 Grundig Satellit 800

Eton E1XM Panasonic RF-4900 Yaesu FRG-7 AOR AR-3030

AOR AR-8600 Mark 2 Collins 95S Sony ICF-SW7600 Sony ICF-SW77

Sony ICF-SW2010

Review

Sony ICF-100

Review

Yaesu FRG-9600 Yaesu FRG-100

AOR AR-One Lowe HF-150 AOR AR7030+ JRC NRD-545

Kenwood R5000 JRC NRD-525 Icom IC-R3 Yaesu VR-5000

Ten-Tec RX-331 Ten-Tec RX-340 Sangean ATS-909 Ten-Tec RX-320D

Software-defined radios

The number of software defined receivers is exploding. This is an incomplete list of a few popular SDRs, not

necessarily the most capable or flexible ones. Many of these are nothing more than computer boards, and

considerable expertise is needed to install and use the product. Others, like the Winradio, are more

consumer-friendly.

See http://www.dxzone.com/catalog/Software/Software_Defined_Radio/

for more information.

RFSpace SDR-14 Avtec IF downconverter IFQ Flex Systems SDR-1000 SignalWAVe

TORNADO-PX/DDC4G WinRadio WinRadio G303 WinRadio G313

WinRadio 1550i WinRadio 1550e WinRadio 3150i WinRadio 3150e

WinRadio 3500i WinRadio 3500e WinRadio 3700i WinRadio 3700e

USRP

Antennas

An incomplete list of some active antennas.

Summary of content (86 pages)

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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html Specifications of shortwave radios from various manufacturers Last updated June 6, 2006 The information below was compiled during my (so far unsuccessful) search for the ideal shortwave radio to replace my old Sony ICF-2010. I discovered that there was so much information to digest, the only way to organize it was to put it on a Web page.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html AOR LA350 Wellbrook ALA 1530 Wellbrook ALA 100 LF Engineering H800 - Specs LF Engineering H800 - Review Amrad Active Antenna Raven Broadband Active Antennas 101U Marine TV Antenna Drake R8B Excellent sensitivity. Widely used receiver. AM synchronous detector is widely regarded as superior to synch in other receivers. No DRM output in current model. Minimum tuning step is 10 Hz.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html R8B Technical Specifications Frequency Range: 10-30,000 kHz Modes: AM, LSB, USB, CW, RTTY, FM Sensitivity: SSB, CW: Typical 0.5 µV, 0.100-30,000 kHz (10dB S+N/N) Less than 0.25 µV, 100-30,000 kHz (pre-amp on) Sensitivity: AM: Typical 1.5 µV, 100-30,000 kHz (10dB S+N/N) Less than 0.8 µV, 100-30,000 kHz (pre-amp on) (1000 Hz, 30% mod) Sensitivity: FM (12 dB SINAD): Less than 0.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html www.icomreceivers.com Discontinued? US$ 4000+. One of the best radios ever made available to the general public. Has a CRT screen or optional LCD. Earlier models had an amber CRT screen. * Frequency Coverage: 0.10000 - 1999.80000 MHz * Modes: SSB (USB,LSB), CW, FSK, AM, FM, Wide FM * Receive system: Superheterodyne 0.10000~999.99999 MHz: SSB, CW, FSK: Quadruple conversion FM: Triple conversion 30.00000~999.99999 MHz: Wide FM: Double conversion 1000.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html 1. * AH-7000 SUPER WIDEBAND OMNIDIRECTIONAL ANTENNA: Frequency coverage: 25 to 1300 MHz. 2. * CT-16 SATELLITE INTERFACE UNIT: Easy tuning for instant satellite communications with the IC-R9000 and another Icom transceiver. 3. * CT-17 CI-V LEVEL CONVERTER: For remote control using a personal computer equipped with an RS-232C port. 4. * SP-20 EXTERNAL SPEAKER: High performance speaker with audio filters for greater sound quality.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html * * * * * o 30-1000, 1240-1300 MHz: + FM, AM, AM-W: 0.4 µV/320 mV + WFM, SSB, CW, AM-N: 4.5 µV/320 mV Selectivity: o WFM: More than 150 kHz/-6 dB o FM, AM-W: More than 12 kHz/-6 dB o AM, FM-N: More than 5.5 kHz/-6 dB o AM-N, SSB, CW: More than 2.2 kHz/-6 dB Spurious and image rejection ratio: o 1.8-29.99999 MHz: More than 60 dB o 30-1000/1240-1300 MHz: 50 dB (typical) Audio Output Power (at 13.8 V DC): More than 2.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html user-defined frequencies. The large front panel is very comfortable to use. Other features include: two antenna inputs (N and SO-239), antenna attenuator, keypad entry, computer control, audio filter, dial torque adjustment, mute, AGC, lock, RS232 port, squelch, analog S-meter, preamp, removable feet raisers, scanning (25/50 channels/second) and sweep. In FM mode the AGC may be set to Off or On.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html 11. MF6 Collins 6.0 kHz mechanical AM filter 12. DA3000 16 element discone aerial, usable coverage * 25MHz to 2,000MHz (2GHz). Supplied with 15m of coaxial cable and terminated in a BNC plug 13. SA7000 Twin Element ultra wide band receive aerial 30kHz to 2,000 MHz (2GHz). Supplied with 15m of coaxial cable and terminated in a BNC 14.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html AOR SR1050 Only goes down to 100kHz. Excellent sensitivity thru UHF. This is an AR5000+3 with a spectrum analyzer and a speaker stuck to it, in a rack mount. AOR SR1050 AOR has built a package designed to meet the needs of the surveillance professional.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html 9. CyberScan up to 45 channels/second 10. Auto memory storage 11. Excellent strong signal handling AR5000Plus3 Specification Frequency Range: 100kHz to 2600MHz Receiv Modes: AM, FM, USB, LSB, CW Nominal Filter Bandwidths: 3kHz, 6kHz, 15kHz, 30kHz, 110kHz & 220kHz (provision for 500Hz option Tuning: NCO 1Hz to 999.999999kHz Typical Sensitivity: 10 - 20MHz 0.56uV AM 6kHz filter 10dB 0.25uV SSB 3kHz filter 10dB 0.36uV FM 6kHz filter 12dB 0.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html 8.86 x 4.88 x 9.45 (inches) approx. (Projections excluded) Weight: Approx. 3.02 Kg (6.7 lbs) Power Requirements: 12 V DC nominal @ 1Amp Ten-Tec RX-350D Has LCD spectrum display, 34 selectable IF bandwidths, DSP. Has 12 KHz IF output for connecting to DRM decoder. Tunable to 1 Hz resolution. Insides are identical to RX-350 except for DRM output.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html button. Signals will be shown on the bar graph on opposite sides of the starting frequency. A cursor will appear and allow you to tune RX-350 to any signal visible on the screen. Easy! The 1024 memories (in 8 banks of 128 channels each) retain frequency, mode and bandwidth information. Memories are grouped into several banks for easy storage of frequencies from different bands.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html Headphone Output .... Passband Tuning ..... Spurious Responses... Third Order Intercept Noise Floor ......... Memories ............ Spectrum Sweep ...... RS-232 Port ......... IF Frequencies ...... Environment ......... Dimensions .......... Weight .............. ¼ inch.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html Selectivity: 6/2.1/_/_ kHz -6dB. [12 FM] Circuit: Triple Conversion Physical: 9.5x3.7x9.1" 6.8 Lbs. Coverage: 30-60000 kHz Readout: Digital LCD 0.001 Features: ¼" Head. Jack, . S-Indicator . RF Gain . Clock-Timer . Preamp . Attenuator . 99 Mems (F/M) . 2 Band Edge Memories . Squelch . Keypad . NB . AGC FAST/SLOW/OFF . Twin PBT . Synchronous Detection . Scan/Sweep .
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html 1MHz 3.8MHz 53MHz AM sensitivity, 10 dB(S+N)/N, 1 kHz tone, 30% modulation preamp off preamp one preamp two 1.7 0.8 0.6 1.2 0.6 0.4 2.4 uV 1.0 0.5 FM sensitivity for 12 dB SINAD preamp off preamp one preamp two 29 MHz 0.5 0.2 0.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html Many tuning steps. Appears to be deaf above 1.3 GHz Frequencies below 1.7MHz are strongly attenuated. Has band sweep +/- 25 kHz or +/- 500 kHz; audio is muted while sweeping Tone/DTSC squelch Duplex operation IF shift (SSB/CW mode only) 2600 memory channel storage (?) R1500 differs from PCR1500 by having a detachable controller assembly which resembles a detachable car radio controller. This controller only shows 8 digits of the frequency.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html 1300.000 - 2299.999 MHz : Less than 18 µV 2300.000 - 3000.000 MHz : Less than 56 µV AM (1 kHz/30% MOD.; 10 dB S/N) 0.495 - 1.799 MHz : Less than 25 µV 1.800 - 14.999 MHz : Less than 2.5 µV 15.000 - 49.999 MHz : Less than 2.5 µV 50.000 - 299.999 MHz : Less than 2 µV 300.000 - 699.999 MHz : Less than 2 µV 700.000 - 1299.999 MHz : Less than 2.5 µV Note: no sensitivity is listed above 1300 MHz for AM or SSB/CW. SSB/CW (10 dB S/N) 0.495 - 1.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html IC-PCR1000 Manufacturing stopped in 2001. Frequency Coverage (MHz): 0.01000 - 1300.000 Goes down to 10kHz. Not as sensitive as some but inexpensive. IC-PCR1000 $199.95 $400-600 eham.net says: runs in windows 3.1 or 95 as of 2002 bad sensitivity bad software * USA Frequency Coverage (MHz): o 0.010000 - 823.999999** o 849.000001 - 868.999999 o 894.000001 - 1300.000 o **Specifications guaranteed 0.5 - 1300 MHz only.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html 0.5 - 1.799999 14 µV 1.8 µV --1.8 - 27.99999 7.1 µV 0.89 µV --28 - 29.99999 7.1 µV 0.89 µV 0.63 µV -30 - 49.99999 7.1 µV 0.89 µV 0.63 µV -50 - 59.99999 5.6 µV 0.71 µV 0.5 µV 5.6 µV 700 - 1300 7.1 µV 0.89 µV 0.63 µV 7.1 µV * IF Shift Range: More than ±1.2 kHz * Audio Output Impedance: 4 - 8 ohms * Max.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html tilt/telescopic antenna actually swivels a full 360 degrees for best reception for Shortwave and FM. An internal antenna is used for Medium Wave - AM reception. The dial markings for the frequencies received are: AM: 530 kHz - 1710 kHz FM: 88 - 108 MHz SHORTWAVE: 4.60 - 5.20 MHz 5.75 - 6.40 MHz 6.95 - 7.65 MHz 9.30 - 9.90 MHz 11.55 - 12.10 MHz 13.55 - 13.85 MHz 14.85 - 15.80 MHz 17.40 - 18.05 MHz 21.30 - 21.95 MHz Palstar R30 Low price.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html 18. Ultra miniature size. 8" wide x 2.5" high x 9" deep Specs measured by QST Magazine AM Sensitivity 10dB (S+N)/N, 1kHz, 30% mod. 1MHz 1.4 uV 3.8 MHz 2.4 uV GRUNDIG YB300 PE Yacht Boy 300 $80 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. No sideband PLL synthesized quartz digital tuning FM/MW/SW1/SW2 SW bands cover 2.3-7.8 and 9.1-26.1MHz FM band covers 87.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html $149.95 Cute portable shortwave radio, weighs only 10 oz. Made in China. AM: 530-1710 KHz FM: 88-108 MHz Shortwave: 1.711 to 29.999 MHz (continuous) No sideband Also known as TECSUN PL-230 1. PLL synthesized digital tuner 2. Direct keypad, up/down, scroll wheel, and autoscan tuning - scan the best available stations or user presets 3.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html Weight: approx. : 225 g. / 8 oz. (without battery) GRUNDIG YB400 Yacht boy Frequency coverage: AM,SSB: 144-353 kHz, 520 kHz-30MHz; FM 87.5-108 MHz $149 Features 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Digital tuning 40 memories SSB reception Dual-time clock 4.8 inches high uses 6 AA batteries Specs measured by QST Magazine Noise floor (minimum discernable signal) 180 kHz 7.24 uV 1 MHz 0.8 14 MHz 0.08 AM Sensitivity (S+N)/N, 1 kHz, 30% modulation 1MHz 6.02 uV 14 MHz 1.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html Grundig's best radio. GRUNDIG S800 discontinued Frequency coverage 0.1-30MHz SSB/AM, 87-108MHz FM, 118-137 MHz AM. Mediocre sensitivity in HF according to QST Magazine. Information from http://www.dxing.com 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. General Coverage Portable Communications Receiver Made In: China 2000-2004 Voltages: 110-127/220-240 VAC Coverage: 100-30000 kHz +FMS +Air Readout: Digital LCD 0.1 Modes: AM/LSB/USB Selectivity: 6/4/2.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html Replaces Grundig Satellit 800 Coverage AM 100 kHz - 30 MHz, FM 76-90, FM 87-108, XM Satellite radio 2.3325 - 2.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html IF Passband Tuning: an advanced tuning feature that functions in AM and SSB.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html Line Audio Input Jack: 1/8 inch (3.175 mm) stereo Headphone Jack: 1/8 inch (3.175 mm) stereo panasonic rf-4900 Panasonic rf-4900. coarse tuning. Said to be a "repackaged version of the poor performing RF-2900". The following comment about the rf-4900 was posted on www.eham.net: "Poor image rejection. Offers good reception of medium to strong AM stations on MW and SW. Other than that, its 'drift city' with constant 'Phantom' signals.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html Impedance: 50 ohms Dimensions (W*H*D): ? mm Weight: ? Manufactured: 19xx-19xx Other: 100 memories Related documents: AOR AR-8600 MkII http://www.aorusa.com/b&m.html http://www.javiation.co.uk/ar8600.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html Impedance: 50 ohms, BNC Dimensions (W*H*D): 155*57*195 mm Weight: 2 Kg Manufactured: 2002-200x Other: 1000 memories in 20 banks, 37 ch/s. RS232 port. Built-in ferrite bar for MW reception. Slot card options include speech descrambler, extra memory channels, tone eliminator and more. Improved HF performance plus a couple of other new features. Cellular blocked in the US.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html $9000 High-priced computer-controlled high-end receiver. Direct conversion receiver above 20 MHz which means no IF issues such as image rejection--and no telltale 455 kHz IF signal to give away your presence. Extensive DSP features. http://www.rockwellcollins.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html 2. 16-bit DSP. 3. Full function programmability including: frequency, BFO, bandwidth, sweep, AGC, squelch, volume, demodulation, and calibration. 4. Selectable digital l/Q output (16 bits). 5. Standard AM, FM, CW, USB, LSB, and ISB modes. 6. Seventy-four standard bandwidths selectable from 0.1 to 300 kHz, plus five user-defined downloadable filters. 7. Spurious-free homodyne and MFD synthesizer circuit architectures. 8.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html Demodulation modes .......... CW, SSB, ISB, AM, FM, I/Q Carrier operated relay ...... Standard AM sensitivity .............. 30% amplitude modulation at 400 Hz with bandwidth of 6.4 kHz for 10 dB (s+n)/n 0.1 to 30 MHz ............. 3 uV >30 MHz.................... 2 uV FM sensitivity .............. SINAD of 12 dB with bandwidth of 12.8 kHz 2 to 30 MHz ............... 1.1 uV >30 MHz.................... 0.5 uV SSB/ISB/CW sensitivity ......
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html Specifications subject to change without notice. The 95S-1(A) receiver is a 0.005 to 2000 MHz high-performance modular receiver employing a direct conversion (homodyne) architecture. The receiver frequency scheme uses only one mix: a single synthesizer local oscillator tuned to the desired signal frequency converts a signal directly to baseband, or the zero-frequency "IF signal.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html The Sony ICF-SW7600GR is a compact, dual conversion, microprocessor-controlled, frequency synthesized general coverage portable receiver. Direct access tuning is provided along with a multifunction LCD digital readout for unsurpassed convenience and accuracy (1 kHz step tuning on longwave, medium wave and shortwave). Just press the numbered keys to match the frequency you want to hear. Manual and automatic scan tuning plus memory scanning is provided.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html SONY ICF-SW77 Some comments about the SW77 from www.eham.net: "This model replaced the ICF-2010. The ICF-SW77 allows you to store up to 162 frequencies, with station names, and even program in the time schedules for when these frequencies are used. The radio can then allow you to tune a broadcaster by name and will even pick the most appropriate frequency for a given time of day.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html The Frog-9600 is VHF/UHF only, no HF. Frequency 60 to 905 MHz This comment about the Yaesu frg-9600 was found on the Internet. "I have owned the FRG-9600 for a few short weeks. I just can't figure out the scanning set up of this unit.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. FMU100 FM Unit (29MHz) PA-11C AC adaptor TXCO-4 Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator YF-110C CW filter (500Hz) YC-110CN CW filter (250Hz) AOR AR-One Good specs in VHF. Excellent in UHF. Ordinary in HF. Government use only. AOR AR-One $5,599 Monitor Any Frequency from 10 KHz to 3.3 GHz. Ultra-stable reference frequency oscillator (0.1ppm) Surveillance operations are enhanced.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html 10 40 100 2 40 1 2.5 KHz KHz KHz MHz MHz GHz GHz - 40 KHz: - 100 KHz: - 40 MHz: - 40 MHz: 1 GHz: - 2.5 GHz: - 3.3 GHz: AM AM AM AM AM AM 4.5 2.5 1.5 0.89 0.7 0.9 uV uV uV, uV, uV, uV, CW 22.3 uV CW 1.5 uV SSB/CW SSB/CW SSB/CW SSB/CW 0.7 0.4 0.32 0.35 uV, uV, uV, uV, NFM NFM NFM NFM 0.89 0.5 0.4 0.5 uV uV, uV, uV, WFM WFM WFM 1.5 uV 1.5 uV 1.5 uV IF frequencies: 1st IF : 754 MHz /265 MHz 2nd IF : 10.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html Tunable to 0kHz. HF, MF & LF only. Great sensitivity specs on paper; however, the sensitivity is measured under non-standard conditions. Has remote control. Might be hard to use if remote control is broken. Must specify 500Hz CW filter at purchase time if you want filter. Menus, menus, and more menus. Designed for high-signal strength areas like Europe. Minimum tuning increment is 2.65 Hz (compared to 1 Hz for RX-340 and Winradio). No DSP. No BFO knob.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html Brochure aor-7030plus-brochure.pdf at www.rnw.nl/realradio/html/ar7030plus.html http://www.thiecom.de/english/ar7030el.htm The AOR AR7030+ is the result of a combined project between the AOR Company of Japan and a designer group in England. The AR7030+ represents the very latest and best design featuring exceptionally strong signal handling and bristling with enhanced features.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html 10.75 kHz 1 : 1.64 7.0 kHz filter characteristics : -6 dB bandwidth : -60 dB bandwidth : -90 dB bandwidth : 6/60 shape factor : 6.90 KHz 11.60 kHz 13.36 kHz 1 : 1.68 Memory channels: 400 Power Consumption: 15 VDC external adapter, current 300 to 500 mA typical, 1 Amp max. 30 mA on s Physical: 9.4 x 3.7 x 10 inches 4.9 Lbs. (238 x 93 x 277 mm 2.2 kg) www.aoruk.com Frequency coverage 0 - 32 MHz 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html 3. Enhanced RF attenuator operation for minimal intermod 4. Higher spec wire aerial input transformer for minimal mixing products 5. Ceramic metal cased 4 kHz (displayed) AM filter fitted as standard (typical bandwidths: 2.2kHz, 4.0 kHz, 5.3kHz 9.5kHz) 6. Bourns optical encoder for the smoothest DX tuning 7. Features CPU fitted, 400 memories, multi timers and alpha tag Otherwise, the PLUS's external appearance and functions are similar to the AR7030.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html Not much known. Old model. JAPAN RADIO CO. JRC www.jrc.co.jp/ Japan Radio Company, Ltd Marine Electronics Manufacturer Frequency range: 90 KHz-34 MHz Mode: All-mode Sensitivity: N/A Selectivity: N/A Image rejection: N/A Voltage: 13.8 VDC or mains Current drain: Max ? A Impedance: 50 ohms Dimensions (W*H*D): 13.5 x 5.2 x 11.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Frequency memory: 1,000 channels Receiving system: Triple superheterodyne Image rejection: 70dB or more IF rejection: 70dB or more Dimensions: 330W × 130H × 285D (mm) Weight: Approx. 7.5kg Catalogue of "NRD-545" is compiled in the "PDF" format. ( 373k ) Not much known. Japan Radio Corp. 0.1 to 30Mc, 3xConv, DSP,USB, LSB, CW, RTTY, AM, FM,WFM option More info: http://www.jrc.co.jp/product/comm/e-comm/jst-e.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html Super wide frequency coverage__0.495 - 2450 MHz! Covers from 0.495 to 2450.095 MHz of super wide frequency range* with AM, FM, wide-FM and TV picture* receive capability as standard. *some frequency ranges are inhibited with some versions *depending on picture modulation system and version Long hours monitoring capability.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html To aid in finding band activity, the VR-5000's Real-Time Band Scope, used while operating in the "VFO" mode, will sweep the band in search of activity, displaying the received signals graphically according to frequency and signal strength. The sweep width may be set to 100/200/250/300/500 kHz and up to 1/2/2.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html 1.8 ~ 3.99998 MHz SSB/CW AM SSB/CW AM FM-N SSB/CW AM FM-N WFM 0.6 uV (10 dB S/N) 2.5 uV (10 dB S/N) 4.0 ~ 29.99998 MHz 0.3 uV (10 dB S/N) 1.1 uV (10 dB S/N) 28.0 ~ 29.99998 MHz 0.35 uV (12 dB SINAD) 30.0 ~ 1999.99998 MHz 0.3 uV (10 dB S/N) 1.2 uV (10 dB S/N) 0.45 uV (12 dB SINAD) 1.5 uV (12 dB SINAD) 2000.0 ~ 2599.99998 MHz SSB/CW 0.5 uV (10 dB S/N) AM 1.8 uV (10 dB S/N) FM-N 0.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html FREQUENCY STABILITY: +/-1 PPM per degree C within operating range 0 - 50 degrees C using internal reference. Optional TCVCXO provides +/- 1 PPM over entire operating range. ACCURACY: All internal oscillators are locked to either internal or external frequency standard. The internal reference is adjustable by a continuously variable trimmer to allow calibration to any desired accuracy.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html WIDEBAND OUTPUT, 1st MIXER: 45.455 MHz center frequency, output level 16 dB below receiver input. Bandwidth equivalent to preselector, no AGC. IF OUTPUT, POST DSP: 455 kHz center frequency, -10 dBm nominal @ 50 ohms through BNC connector (AGC active ). Bandwidth determined by filter selection. SIGNAL MONITOR OUTPUT, DELAYED AGC: 455 kHz, 16 kHz bandwidth (-6 dB point), - 10 dBm nominal (+/-3 dBm) @ 50 ohms through BNC connector. AGC delayed 40 dB.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html Excellent receiver. Great sensitivity. LF/MF/HF only. Goes down to 0kHz. Very expensive. Rack mount. Beautiful design. Uses digital processing inside. Discontinued in 2001 Ten-Tec RX-340 $3950 http://www.tentec.com/rx340.htm The following comments about the RX-340 was found on the Internet: "It replaced a Drake R8B which, up to that time, was my choice for the best all-round HF receiver currently in production. It is better. Lots better.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html RX-340 has built-in TCVCXO to provide +/- 1 ppm frequency stability across the entire operating range of 0 to 50 degrees C. Audio is delivered to built-in speaker on the top panel, external speaker jack on rear and front panel headphone jack. Separate volume controls provided for speaker and headphone. Fixed level 600 ohm audio is also provided on rear panel. Front panel is a Lexan graphics overlay designed to last a lifetime.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html IF REJECTION: 90 dB typical, 80 dB minimum. MEMORIES: 100 memory store and recall. OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE : 0 - 50 degrees C @ full specification. -10 to 60 degrees C with degraded performance. Note: The sensitivity quoted by manufacturer is measured using non-standard conditions. SENSITIVITY: Mode BW AM (50% mod @400 Hz) 6.0 kHz FM (6kHz dev@1kHzmod) 16.0 kHz USB/LSB/ISB 3.2 kHz CW .
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html Sangean ATS 909 Sensitive, inexpensive, has text memories. Frequency coverage=?? From the manufacturer: http://windupradio.com/ The ATS 909 has the highest performance of any small portable radio made today. Audio is excellent for its size. Fine craftsmanship makes it a pleasure to carry with you. One button will put all of the local stations automatically into memory. Adjustable tuning increments allow precise tuning of stations.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html 21. FULL RDS RECEPTION - Displays station call letters and correct time for any station transmitting an RDS signal. 22. DIRECT KEY - Recall your favorite station from anywhere by just pushing one button. 23. WIDE/NARROW FILTER - Reduces adjacent station interference 24. BATTERY & SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR 25. 9KHZ/10KHZ SWITCH - Allows correct frequency indication for overseas reception 26.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html Attaches to computer. Inexpensive. LF/MF/HF only. Not as good as the latest WinRadios but cheaper. Only goes down to 100kHz (compared to 9kHz for Winradio). Degraded response below 1 MHz. Specifications are available for writing Linux software for it. 28.8.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html Note: The sensitivity quoted by manufacturer is measured using non-standard conditions. Ten-Tec's RX-320D PC Radio - only $329.00 factory direct Mute: for use in transmit/receive applications, mutes audio and IF outputs.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html MODES: AM, LSB, USB, CW FREQUENCY RANGE: 100 kHz - 30 MHz FREQUENCY ACCURACY: +/- 100 Hz at 25 degrees C. MEMORIES: Limited only by available RAM in PC, virtually any PC will store 1000's of stations. SENSITIVITY: MODE AM (80% mod @ 1 kHz) CW/SSB B/W 6 kHz 2.5 kHz Sensitivity .64 uV for 12 dB S+N/N .3 uV for 10 dB S+N/N NOTE: Sensitivity was measured at 80% modulation, not 30%. SELECTIVITY: 34 IF-DSP bandwidth filters built-in.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html Functions as a respectable HF receiver or spectrum analyzer. All demodulation and signal selection is done by the computer software. Uses USB 1.1 to communicate with a PC. The use of Fourier transform, 190 kHz continuous click-to-tune spectrum display, gives this device phenomenal capabilities for finding signals and tailoring the reception bandwidth. Internal buffer holds 262,000 samples. Rf section is wide open from 0 to 30 MHz.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html NEW! Supported formats at this time include USB, LSB, AM, FM, WFM, CW, CWr and DSB. Filter bandwidths are continuously adjustable. DRM is now supported via special demod mode using third-party software (DREAM) by routing the demod audio through the mixer control. The SDR-14 comes with a High Frequency (HF) amplified frontend with switched attenuators and 1Hz tuning. A direct input port to the analog to digital converter is also included.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html sounder can also be seen. The 3 KHz wide signals are the actual SSB stations. This image is at a RBW of 74Hz. This spectrogram shows the 14.0 to 14.1 MHz CW portion of the Amateur 20 meter band on a Sunday morning. The update speed is so fast that the CW can actually be read on the screen. This spectrogram shows the 14.0 to 14.35 MHz Amateur 20 meter band. This image is at a RBW of 74Hz. This spectrogram shows the 144 to 148 MHz Amateur 2 meter band.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html 1.0 MHz 99 110 122 132 dBm 3.5 MHz 97 109 122 132 dBm 14 MHz 98 109 121 130 dBm AM sensitivity 1 kHz tone, 30% modulation: Preamp off low med high 1.0 MHz 51 18 4.4 1.5 uV 3.8 MHz 65 20 4.8 1.7 uV FM sensitivity, 12 dB SINAD Preamp off low med high 29 MHz 31 9.6 3.2 1.0 uV 500 Hz filter: Spacing 20 kHz (5 and 2 kHz data identical) Preamp off low med high 3.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html 1X TMS320C6713 @ 225MHz 32 MB of SDRAM @ 100MHz OTAG Port VIRTEX-II FPGA XC2V3000-FF1152 DSP's EMIF signals directly connected to the FPGA. Dedicated 32 MB (8X32-bits) SDRAM JTAG Port of FPGA is available on a 6-pins header (Parallel Cable 3 compatible).
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html A device that allows you to create a software radio using any computer with a USB 2 port. Various plug-on daughterboards allow the USRP to be used on different radio frequency bands. Daughterboards are available from DC to 2.9 GHz at this time. The entire design of the USRP is open source. The USRP works with GNU Radio, a free-software (open source) framework for the creation of software defined radios.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html versions, because some early models are only available with ISA cards. Software for early models was 16-bit and may or may not run in Windows 2000 or XP. Winradio came out with the 'G3' series a few years ago. They are bucking the trend again by producing HF radios (30 MHz maximum) on a PCI card. The G3 series introduced the computer-adjustable demodulator that allows you to set the bandwidth to as little as 1 Hz.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html 0.35 uV at 80% modulation. Sales blurbs from manufacturer http://www.winradio.com WinRadio G-303i If you purchase an internal Winradio, make certain it is a PCI card, not an ISA card, since few computers have ISA slots nowadays. 28.8.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html Spectrum scope Professional demodulator window ($100 extra) Phenomenal signal processing capabilities. Good sensitivity. Goes down to 9kHz. $500 Old model. See G313i. See Shortwave Magazine review. professional demodulator(needed for adjusting bandwidth) $150 bundle $525 The G303 Series receivers are low cost software-defined shortwave receivers, for amateur and less demanding professional applications. Frequency range is 9 kHz to 30 MHz.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html Frequency range 9 kHz - 30 MHz Tuning resolution 1 Hz Mode(See Note 1.) AM, AMN, AMS, LSB, USB, CW, FM3, FM6, FMN Image/Spurious Rejection 60 dB IP3 +5 dBm @ 20kHz MDS -135 dBm Phase noise -148 dBc/Hz @ 100 kHz RSSI accuracy 5 dB RSSI sensitivity 1 µV Selectivity(-6dB)(See Note 2.) AM 6 kHz AMN 4 kHz AMS 4 kHz LSB,USB 2.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html FM) and CW modes, with fixed bandwidths. There is a real-time spectrum scope which shows the actual situation on the received band. An interesting feature is Audio AGC (in addition to the existing hardware IF AGC). g303 professional demodulator This advanced demodulator is offered as an optional extra. It adds DSB and ISB modes, additional Audio AGC settings and continuous IF bandwidth adjustment (from 1Hz to 15 kHz).
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html Advanced audio signaling decoder CTCSS and DTMF screen 28.8.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html Advanced audio signaling FAX setup screen 28.8.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html Advanced audio signaling FAX screen showing a typical FAX image. Winradio WR-G313i 28.8.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html $949 Phenomenal signal processing capabilities. Goes down to 9kHz. Improved over old version. Real-time spectrum display. PCI card plugs inside computer. Must use external antenna to avoid interference. See Shortwave Magazine review of G303i. The sensitivity of 0.07 µV for CW and 0.9µV for AM at 30% mod. makes it comparable to the most sensitive conventional receivers. A 180 MHz option is $249.95 and raises upper frequency limit to 180MHz.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html Another useful feature, previously unavailable with receivers of this price class, is a test and measurement facility, performing measurements on the received signal including frequency accuracy, amplitude modulation depth, frequency deviation, THD (total harmonic distortion) and SINAD. An audio spectrum analyzer is also included, making it possible to observe the demodulated spectrum in real-time with a resolution of 5 Hz.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html Phase noise -148 dBc/Hz @ 100 kHz RSSI accuracy 2 dB RSSI sensitivity 0.1 µV Bandwith 1 - 15000 Hz (adjustable in 1 Hz steps) Scanning speed 40 channels/s Sensitivity (AM/SSB/CW 10dB S/N) (FM 12dB SINAD) From another source: Mode 0.009-0.1 MHz AM, AMS, ISB, DSB 2.0µV LSB, USB 1.0µV CW 0.5µV FM 2.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html To order a receiver with any of the above options, simply add the option code(s) to the receiver model number. For example, for a 180MHz receiver with external reference oscillator, the model number will be G313i/180/XR. Options can be mixed together (except the IF options where only one can be selected, i.e. IF1 and IF4 cannot be selected at the same time).
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html Image of radio: see other Winradios. All appear the same. Winradio WR-1550e $549 Sensitivity is poor in LF range. This is an external version of WR-1550i with an identical receiver and software, contained in an elegant enclosure with RS-232 interface (PCMCIA Adapter optional). Very suitable for cost-effective VHF/UHF monitoring applications in conjunction with portable computers.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html playback and application-specific signal processing tasks can be added. Winradio WR-3150e Image of radio Winradio WR-3150e This model is similar to its popular predecessor WR-3100e with improved performance. This is a high-end external receiver, intended for government, military, security, surveillance, media monitoring and industrial applications. The frequency range is 150 kHz to 1.5 GHz.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html FM-N1 FM-N2 FM-N3 FM-W 0.9µV 0.9µV - 0.35µV 0.35µV - 0.35µV 0.35µV 0.35µV 1µV 0.4µV 2.5µV 2.5µV 2µV 2.0µV 0.4µV 0.4µV 5µV Intermediate frequencies f [MHz] IF1 [MHz] IF2 [MHz] 0.15-399.999 2300.001-2700 556.325 58.075 400-807.999 1892.001-2300 249.125 58.075 808-1113.999 1586.001-1892 249.125 58.075 1114-1586 556.325 58.075 Mode IF3 [MHz] AM,SSB,FM-N 0.455 FM-W 10.7 Antenna inputs 2 x 50 ohm (BNC and SMA connectors) Audio output 0.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html Receiver type PLL-based triple-conversion superheterodyne Frequency range AM, SSB, FM-N 0.15-4000 MHz FM-W 30-4000 MHz Note: In some countries certain frequencies may be omitted due to government legislation. Tuning resolution 10 Hz (USB/LSB/CW: 1Hz) Mode AM, SSB/CW, FM-N (3), FM-W Image/Spurious Rejection 65dB typ. Dynamic range 85dB Signal meter linearity ± 5dB Selectivity SSB/CW 2.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html and industrial applications. The frequency range is 150 kHz to 4.0 GHz. (The publicly available US version excludes cellular frequencies 825-849 and 869-894 MHz). Receiver type PLL-based triple-conversion superheterodyne Frequency range AM, SSB, FM-N 0.15-4000 MHz FM-W 30-4000 MHz Note: In some countries certain frequencies may be omitted due to government legislation.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html LA350 Active loop antenna AOR Active loop antennas Active Loop Antenna The LA350 is a new short wave desk-top active loop antenna. The LA350 is supplied with the two (2) interchangeable antenna elements as standard covering 3.0 ~ 9.0 MHz and 9.0 ~ 30.0 MHz loop (12 inches diameter). The LA350 has a tuning control to peak performance and elements may be rotated to enhance reception and hull unwanted interference. The LA350 has a built-in high gain (13.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html Loop antennas have been used since the early days of radio. Their most important features are directivity and reduced susceptibility to local interference. However, most of these loop antennas had one serious drawback in that they had to be tuned in step with the receiver. The Active Loop solves the problem of having to tune the loop by using a broadband amplifier.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html for the receiver. INSTALLATION The ALA 1530 Loop Antenna comprises of a loop/amplifier Head Unit together with an Antenna Interface and a 12 volt regulated power supply. RG58C 50 ohm coaxial feeder cable is recommended for the antenna. The maximum feeder length is 100m. The Antenna Interface feeds the 12 volt dc power to the antenna. A 1m coax. lead connects the Antenna Interface to the receiver.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html wave DXer. The antenna uses a 20m circumference thin wire loop to provide optimum S/N. The ALA 100 uses the similar interference reduction properties as the ALA1530. LF Engineering H800 Skymatch Active Antenna LF Engineering H800 Skymatch Active Antenna $139.00 The H-800 Active Antenna covers the full LF/HF/VHF spectrum from 10kHz through 50 MHz. A proprietary low noise amplifier (2 wire feed) insures ample gain throughout the operating spectrum.
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/ 86 http://entropy.brneurosci.org/radio-misc.html The most important parameter for an active antenna is the third-order intercept point or IP3. A higher IP3 point means less IMD. A high IP3 and low noise are to be preferred over high gain. Raven's antennas have very high IP3 points. Broadband Active Antennas Active antennas are intended for applications where the size of conventional passive antenna cannot be accommodated.