R-77 Pic.

R-77 Receiver
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Picture :   Sindre TORP, LA6OP
Finalized version of R-4245
Matches TR-4310 / TR-77 Transceiver

100% solid state broadband design, fully synthesized  with a permeability tuned oscillator (PTO) for smooth, continuous tuning.

Covers the complete range 10 kHz to 30 MHz with no gaps in frequency coverage Digital frequency readout.

Special front-end circuitry, Triple conversion Super heterodyne, IFs 4805 kHz, 5645 kHz, 50 MHz

Complete front-end bandpass filters are included that operate from HF  thru VLF. External VLF preselectors are not required.

10 dB pushbutton-controlled broadband preamp can be activated on all ranges above 1.5 MHz. Low noise design.

Various selectivity filters for CW, RTTY and AM are switch-selected from the front panel. Standard Filters: 2,3 KHz, 1,8 KHz, 0,5 KHz, 0,3 KHz.

Special new low distortion "synchrony-phase" a-m detector provides superior International shortwave broadcast reception This new technique permits 3 kHz a-m sideband response with the use of a 4 kHz filter for better Interference rejection.

Tunable IF Notch filter effectively reduces heterodyne interference from nearby stations.

he famous Drake full electronic passband tuning system is employed, permitting the passband position to be adjusted for any selectivity filter. This is a great aid in interference rejection.

Three agc time constants plus ‘Off" are switch-selected from the front panel.

Complete transceive/separate functions when used with the Drake TR-77 transceiver are included, along with separate R-77 R.I.T. control.

Special multi-function antenna selector/50 ohm splitter is switch-selected from the front panel, and provides simultaneous dual receive with the TR-77. This makes possible the reception of two different frequencies at the same time Main and alternate 

antennas and vhf/uhf converters may also be selected with this switching network.

The built-in power supply operates from 100,120,200, 240 V-ac. 50/60 Hz, or nominal 13.8 V-dc.

The digital readout of the R-77 may be used as a 150 MHz counter, and is switched from the front panel.
Access thru rear panel connector

The R-77 includes a built-in speaker, or an external Drake MS-7 speaker may be used.

Built-in 25 kHz calibrator for calibration of analog dial.

Low level audio output for tape recorder.

Optional accessories available
Model 7023 Drake SL-1800 SSB/RTTY Filter, 1800 Hz
Model 7024 Drake SL-6000 AM Filter, 6.0 kHz
Model 7026 Drake SL-4000 AM Filter, 4.0 kHz
R577 cabinet

Source : R.L. DRAKE - DRAKE R-77
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RF-7 IF Selectivity Board Filter Location
0,3 kHz - 0,5 kHz - 2,3 kHz - 4 or 6 kHz

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Last updated on: 24 Dec 2011