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Kenwood R-5000
| General Coverage Communications Receiver |
Rating (1-5): HHHHH (5) |
| Made In: Japan 1987-1996 |
Voltages: 120 VAC |
| Coverage: 100-30000 kHz |
Readout: Digital Phos. 0.01 |
| Modes: AM/FM/USB/LSB/CW |
Selectivity: 6/2/_/_ kHz |
| Circuit: Triple Conversion |
Physical: 10.6x3.8x10.6" 12 Lbs. |
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Features: ¼" Head. Jack, S-Meter, Attenuator, Tone Control, Dual NB,
Record Jack, Dual Clock-Timer, Tilt Bar, Dimmer, Squelch, Dual VFOs,
100 Memories, Record Activation, Dial Lock, Scan, Sweep,
AGC, Mute Terminals, Carry Handle, Notch, IF Shift. |
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Accessories: DCK-2 12 VDC Kit, SP-430 Speaker, VC-20 VHF Converter,
YG-88C 500 Hz Filter, YK-88CN 270 Hz CW Filter, YK-88A1
6 kHz AM Filter, YK-88SN 1.8 kHz SSB Filter, SP-430 Speaker,
VS-1 Voice Synthesizer, IF-232/IC-10 Interface. |
| New Price: $799-1019 |
Used Price: $450-490 |
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Comments: The 2x5 keypad format takes some time to get used to. The keyboard tends to develop "key bounce" after several years of use, but otherwise a very reliable set. The optional VC-20 VHF converter covers 108-174 MHz in all modes. The R-5000 is double conversion in all modes but FM. |
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