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Sony Air-8

A picture of Sony Air-8

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:HF/VHF receiver/scanner
Frequency range:
AM:   0.15-2.194 MHz
FM:   76-108 MHz
AIR:   108-137 MHz
PSB:   144-174 MHz
(Actual frequency range may differ slightly between markets)
Tuning steps:1 / 5 / 9 / 10 / 25 / 50 KHz
Frequency stability:? ppm
Mode:AM / FM / WFM
Channels / memory management: 30 or 40 regular (Depending on version)
Power supply:6 VDC (Four LR6 / AA batteries)
or external adapter
Current drain / power consumption:? mA
Antenna impedance / connector:50 ohm / BNC
Hi-Z / TS "Minijack" (3.5 mm)
Internal ferrite bar
Dimensions (W*H*D):90*179*50 mm (3.54*7.05*1.97")
Weight:600 g (1.32 lb), with batteries and antenna
Other features:




RECEIVER SECTION
Receiver system: Single conversion superheterodyne (WFM)
IF: 10.7 MHz
Double conversion superheterodyne (AM/FM)
1st IF: ? MHz
2nd IF: 455 KHz
Sensitivity:
Squelch sensitivity:
Noise figure:
Selectivity:
Image rejection:
AF output power / speaker:400 mW at ?% distortion / ? ohm
External speaker connector:




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:Japan, 1985-198x (Discontinued)
Additional info:
Related documents:
Modifications and fixes:
Reviews:
Options / Accessories:
AC-D4L
AC-D4M
AN-1
AN-3
BP-23
DCC-120
DCC-127A
EBP-6
AC adapter
AC adapter
LW/MW/SW wide range antenna
VHF antenna
Rechargeable battery pack
Car battery cord
Car battery cord
External battery case (Four LR14 / C batteries)