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Kenwood R-599D

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:HF/(VHF) receiver
Frequency range:10-160 m + CB (2 m & 6 m options)
Tuning steps:Analog / continuous
Frequency stability:? ppm
Mode:AM / FM / SSB / CW
Channels / memory management:None
Power supply:Mains or 12-15 VDC
Current drain / power consumption:Max 1 A @ 13.8 VDC
Antenna impedance / connector:50 ohm / SO-239
Dimensions (W*H*D):270*140*310 mm (10.63*5.51*12.2")
Weight:5.7 Kg (12.57 lb)
Other features:




RECEIVER SECTION
Receiver system: Double conversion superheterodyne
1st IF: 8.295-8.895 MHz
2nd IF: 3.395 MHz
Sensitivity: AM (10 dB S+N/N):
1.8-28 MHz: 1.5 uV
50 MHz: 3 uV (Optional)
144 MHz: 3 uV (Optional)
SSB (10 dB S+N/N):
1.8-28 MHz: 0.25 uV
50 MHz: 0.5 uV (Optional)
144 MHz: 0.5 uV (Optional)
Selectivity: AM
5 KHz (-6 dB)
12 KHz (60 dB)
FM
20 KHz (-6 dB)
120 KHz (-60 dB)
SSB
2.4 KHz (-6 dB)
4.4 KHz (-60 dB)
CW
500 Hz (-6 dB)
1.5 KHz (-60 dB)
Image rejection:>50 dB
AF output power / speaker:? W at ?% distortion / ? ohm
External speaker connector:




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:Japan, 1975-1979 (Discontinued)
Additional info:Changed panel color from silver to bronze.
Related documents:User manual (3.8 MB)
Modifications and fixes:
Reviews:
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