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Panasonic RF-4800
General Coverage Communications Receiver |
Rating (1-5): H (1) |
Made In: Japan 1976-1978 |
Voltages: 120 VAC or 12 VDC |
Coverage: 525-31000 kHz +FM |
Readout: Digital LED 1. |
Modes: AM/SSB/CW |
Selectivity: 5/3.4 kHz |
Circuit: Double Conversion |
Physical: 19x7.8x14" 20 Lbs. |
Features: ¼" Head. Jack, S/Battery-Meter, RF Gain, BFO, ANL, Light,
Bass, Treble, Speaker Jack, Two Tuning Speeds, Handles,
Antenna Trimmer, Spinner Knob, Record Jack, Aux. Input Jack. |
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New Price: $450 |
Used Price: $180-250 |
Comments: Also operates from eight D cells. More properly classified as an analog receiver with digital counter, than a true digital receiver. The band switch tends to wear and replacement is difficult. Not stable. DR48 outside U.S.A. |
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Panasonic RF-4900
General Coverage Communications Receiver |
Rating (1-5): HH (2) |
Made In: Japan 1979-1983 |
Voltages: 120 VAC or 12 VDC |
Coverage: 525-31000 kHz +FM |
Readout: Digital Fluor. 1. |
Modes: AM/SSB/CW |
Selectivity: 5/3.4 kHz |
Circuit: Double Conversion |
Physical: 19x7.8x14" 20 Lbs. |
Features: ¼" Head. Jack, S/Battery-Meter, RF Gain, BFO, ANL,
Bass, Treble, Speaker Jack, Two Tuning Speeds, Handles,
Antenna Trimmer, Spinner Knob, Light, Record Jack,
Auxiliary Audio Input Jack. |
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New Price: $399-479 |
Used Price: $190-280 |
Comments: Also operates from eight D cells. The RF-4900 is similar to the
earlier RF-4800, but with a green fluorescent digital display rather than a red LED digital display. AM and FM frequencies are digitally displayed. Sold outside the United States as the model DR49. |
Click here to view color photo and more info. or click here to view sold archive at Universal Radio. |
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