RigPix logo

Other receiver & scanner brands logo


Back to main

Back to Other RX & scanners

Next mobile


Copyright logo


Last modified 2023-12-25

Valid HTML 4.01 Transitional

Fairhaven RD-500VX+

A picture of Fairhaven RD-500VX+

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:HF/VHF/UHF receiver/scanner
Frequency range: 0.01-1750 MHz
Tuning steps:AM/FM/WFM: 100 Hz
AMS/SSB/CW: 5 Hz
KHz
Frequency stability:? ppm
Mode:AM / AM-Sync / FM / WFM (Stereo) / SSB / CW and TV
Channels / memory management: 54682 regular in 234 banks (A1 to Z9) with standard 2 MB RAM
Alpha tags (20 characters)
The number or memories are reduced if the the memory is also used
for sound recording
2 MB extra RAM option
Power supply:12-14 VDC (Barrel connector, center positive)
Current drain / power consumption:Less than 800 mA
Antenna impedance / connector:50 ohm / SO-239
50 ohm /Two N-jacks
Hi-Z / SO-239
Dimensions (W*H*D):205*65*193 mm (8.07*2.56*7.6")
Weight:2.8 Kg (6.17 lb)
Other features: TV-out. Built-in Hamcomm I/F. Digital sound recording. RS-232C. Remote control.
PC keyboard I/F. Attenuator (20 dB). Noise cancelling at antenna inputs and more.




RECEIVER SECTION
Receiver system: Double conversion superheterodyne
1st IF: 45 MHz
2nd IF: 455 KHz
Sensitivity: AM (12 dB S/N)
0.5-32 MHz: 1 uV
48-999 MHz: 0.5 uV
FM (12 dB S/N)
0.5-999 MHz: 0.3 uV
SSB (12 dB S/N)
0.5-999 MHz: 0.2 uV
Selectivity: AM
2.4 and 6 KHz (-6 dB)
FM
6 and 12 KHz (-6 dB)
WFM
? KHz (-6 dB)
SSB
2.4 KHz (-6 dB)
Image rejection:65 dB
AF output power / speaker:2 W at ?% distortion / 4 ohm
External speaker connector:3.5 mm




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:England (By SMC Communications), 1998-200x (Discontinued)
Additional info: New price, august 1998 in the UK: £899.00
The V version is identical except for less RAM memory of 500 KB
New price for the V version, august 1998 in the UK: £799.00
Related documents:
Modifications and fixes:
Reviews: Monitoring Times: January 2001, page
Shortwave Magazine: August 1998, page 17
Options / Accessories:
?
?
Internal battery pack
Mini PC keyboard
A rear picture of Fairhaven RD-500VX+