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Racal RA-17

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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. 10-40 dB 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 (10 dB S/N)
Selectivity: Selectable (-6 dB)
8, 3, and 1.2 KHz
750, 300 and 100 Hz
Image rejection:>60 dB
AF output power / speaker:50 mW at ?% distortion / ? ohm
External speaker connector:




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:Mark I: England, 1957-1958 (Discontinued)
Mark II: England, 1958-1971 (Discontinued)
Additional info:Wadley loop system
Related documents:
Modifications and fixes:
Reviews: QST: March 1958, page 15
Options / Accessories:
MA121A/B
RA37
RA63
RA66
RA98
RA137
SSB/ISB adapter
LF converter
SSB adapter
Panoramic display
ISB adapter
LF converter (Later version)