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Knight Span Master
| General Coverage Communications Receiver Kit |
Rating (1-5): |
| Made In: Japan 1957-1967 |
Voltages: 110-130 VAC 60 Hz |
| Coverage: 540 - 30000 kHz |
Readout: Analog |
| Modes: AM/CW |
| Circuit: Regenerative. 2 Tubes.
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Physical: 14x6.25x6.75" 7 Lbs.
355x158x171mm 3.1 kg
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Circuit Complement: 6BZ6 Regenerative Detector, 6AW8 Audio Driver/Audio Amp
and selenium rectifier. |
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Features: • Head. Terminals • Speaker 4" • Fine Regen. Tuning • Bandspread
• Phone-Speaker Switch
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Accessories: |
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| New Price: $25-26 |
Used Price: $70-150 |
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Comments: Ranges: .54-1.6, 1.7-4.5, 4.8-14 and 13.5-30 MHz. The phone-speaker
switch is on the rear panel. In gray-blue wood cabinet with aluminum grill. Allied #83YX258
and 83Y258. |
Knight Star Roamer
| General Coverage Communications Receiver Kit |
Rating (1-5): |
| Made In: Japan and United States 1963-1972 |
Voltages: 110-130 VAC 60 Hz |
| Coverage: 200-420, 550-30000 kHz
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Readout: Analog |
| Modes: AM |
Selectivity: |
| Circuit: Single Conversion Superheterodyne. 4 Tubes
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Physical: 12.25x5.5x8" 10 Lbs.
311x140x203mm 4.5 kg |
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Circuit Complement: 6BE6 Converter, 6HR6 IF Amp, 12AX7 Audio Amp and
6AK6 Audio Output. |
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Features: • ¼" Head. Jack • S-Meter • Speaker 4" • Bandspread 0-100
• ANL • Dial Lamp • Antenna Trimmer • AVC ON/OFF
• Sensitivity • MW Ferrite Ant. • CW Practice Jack |
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Accessories: |
| New Price: $40-45 |
Used Price: $45-60 |
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Comments: Ranges: .2-.4, .55-1.8, 1.8-4.8, 4.8-12 and 12-30 MHz. Tuning CW/SSB was possible, if not difficult, by adjusting the Sensitivity. This was a popular and affordable receiver kit that sold in large numbers, but was a very modest performer. Black metal cabinet. Allied #83YX102J. |
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