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Racal RA-17L

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:HF receiver
Frequency range: 0.98-30 MHz
Tuning steps:Analog / continuous
Frequency stability:Less than 150 Hz after 3 hours
Mode:AM / CW
Channels / memory management: None
Power supply:Mains: 100-125 / 200-250 VAC
Current drain / power consumption:85 W
Antenna impedance / connector:75 ohm / ?
Dimensions (W*H*D):Rack version: 483*267*510 mm (19*10.5*20.12")
Weight:Rack version: 30.5 Kg (67 lb)
Other features:IF output. 100 KHz calibrator.




RECEIVER SECTION
Receiver system: Triple conversion superheterodyne
1st IF: 40-65 MHz
2nd IF: 2-3 MHz
3rd IF: 100 KHz
Sensitivity:Better than 1 uV (10 dB S/N)
Selectivity: Selectable
13, 6.5, 3, and 1.2 KHz
300 and 100 Hz
Image rejection:>60 dB
AF output power / speaker:50 mW at ?% distortion / ? ohm
External speaker connector:




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:England, 1957-1971 (Discontinued)
Additional info:Wadley loop system
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LF converter (Later version)