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Panasonic RF-B600

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:HF/VHF receiver
Frequency range:0.15-0.42 / 0.52-30 / 87.5-108 MHz
Tuning steps:100 Hz, 1 / 10 / 50 / 100 KHz
Frequency stability:±50 Hz after warmup
Mode:AM / SSB / CW / WFM
Channels / memory management: 9 regular
RAM storage with three LR6 / AA backup batteries
Power supply: Mains: 110-115 / 15-127 / 200-220 / 230-250 VAC
or 12 VDC (Eight LR20 / D batteries)
or 13.2 VDC external (Barrel connector, center negative)
Current drain / power consumption:Max 12 W @ mains
Antenna impedance / connector: LW/MW/SW: 50-75 ohm / SO-239 (M-jack)
SW: Hi-Z / Spring terminals
WFM: 75 ohm / Spring terminals
Dimensions (W*H*D):376*122*291 mm (14.8*4.8*11.46")
Weight:4.6 Kg (10.14 lb), without batteries
Other features:ANL. Record jack.




RECEIVER SECTION
Receiver system: Single conversion superheterodyne
IF: 10.7 MHz (FM), IF: 450 KHz (LW/MW)
Double conversion superheterodyne (SW)
1st IF: 39.9-40.0 MHz
2nd IF: 450 KHz
Sensitivity:1.2 uV (6 dB S/N) @ 6 MHz
Selectivity: Selectable
7 and 3 KHz (-6 dB)
Image rejection:50 dB (@ 6 MHz)
AF output power / speaker:2 W at 10% distortion / 4 ohm
External speaker connector:




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:Japan (By Matsushita), 1984-1989 (Discontinued)
Additional info:This is the US version of DR-B600
Related documents:Service manual (8.6 MB)
Modifications and fixes:
Reviews: Monitoring Times: September 1988, page 88
Options / Accessories:
RP-952 Car adapter
A rear picture of Panasonic RF-B600