| GENERAL | 
| Type: | HF/VHF receiver | 
| Frequency range: | 0.55-36 MHz in 4 bands 
 
| A: |   0.54-1.6 MHz |  | B: |   1.5-4.4 MHz |  | C: |   4.4-12 MHz |  | D: |   12-36 MHz |  | 
| Tuning steps: | Analog / continuous | 
| Frequency stability: | ? ppm | 
| Mode: | AM / CW (FM option) | 
| Channels / memory management: | None | 
| Power supply: | Mains: 105-125 VAC | 
| Current drain / power consumption: | ? W | 
| Antenna impedance / connector: | 50-300 ohm / ? | 
| Dimensions (W*H*D): | 419*298*209 mm (16.5*11.75*8.25") | 
| Weight: | 14 Kg (31 lb) | 
| Other features: | Built-in Select-O-Ject. Bandspread on ham bands. ANL. Tone control.
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| RECEIVER SECTION | 
| Receiver system: | Single conversion superheterodyne IF: 455 KHz
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| Sensitivity: |  | 
| Selectivity: | 4.1 KHz (No reference) | 
| Image rejection: |  | 
| AF output power / speaker: | 1.5 W at ?% distortion / No internal speaker | 
| External speaker connector: | 3.2 ohm | 
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| MISCELLANEOUS | 
| Manufactured: | USA, 1950-1956 (Discontinued) | 
| Additional info: | New price 1951 in the US: $149.50 | 
| Related documents: |  | 
| Modifications and fixes: |  | 
| Reviews: |  | 
| Options / Accessories: | 
| 686S NC-125TS
 NFM-73
 | 6 VDC power supply Matching speaker
 FM unit
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