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Panasonic RF-4800

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.
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

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.
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.
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