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Racal RA-117

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:HF receiver
Frequency range: 1-30 MHz
Tuning steps:Analog / continuous
Frequency stability:Better than 50 Hz after warmup
Mode:AM / CW
Channels / memory management: None
Power supply:Mains: 110-125 / 200-250 VAC
Current drain / power consumption:100 W
Antenna impedance / connector:75 ohm / ?
Dimensions (W*H*D):Rack version: 483*267*510 mm (19*10.5*21.12")
Weight:28 Kg (62 lb)
Other features:IF output. 100 KHz calibrator. Attenuator.




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 (18 dB S/N)
Selectivity: Selectable (-6 dB)
13, 6.5, 3, and 1 KHz
300 and 100 Hz
Image rejection:
AF output power / speaker:1 W at 5% distortion / 3 ohm
External speaker connector:




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:England, 1962-1972 (Discontinued)
Additional info: Barlow Wadley system
Basically an upgraded RA-17 designed for the US market
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