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Drake 1-A

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:HF receiver
Frequency range: 10-80 m + one optional band
Tuning steps:Continuous
Frequency stability:? ppm
Mode:SSB / CW
Channels / memory management: None
Power supply:Mains
Current drain / power consumption:Max 50 W @ 115 VAC
Antenna impedance / connector:50-75 ohm / SO-239
Dimensions (W*H*D):171*279*381 mm (6.73*11*15")
Weight:8.2 Kg (18.1 lb)
Other features:30 dB attenuator.




RECEIVER SECTION
Receiver system: Triple conversion superheterodyne
1st IF: 2.9-3.5 MHz
2nd IF: 1.1 MHz
3rd IF: 50 KHz
Sensitivity:1 uV (20 dB S/N)
Selectivity:2.5 KHz (-6 dB)
8.1 KHz (-60 dB)
Image rejection:
AF output power / speaker:1 W at ?% distortion / 4 ohm
External speaker connector:6.25 mm (1/4"), 4 ohm




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:USA, 1957-1959 (Discontinued)
Additional info:New price 1957 in the US: $299.00
Related documents:User manual (2.7 MB)
Modifications and fixes:
Reviews:
Options / Accessories:
1AS External speaker