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| Get a handle on the world, with the portable
world band shortwave receiver that puts world class features at your fingertips. The Drake
SW8 is much more than just your average world band short-wave receiver with a handle
attached. The SW8 puts powerful, desktop-grade features at your command in a fully
portable unit. |
 | SW8 Now with selectable sideband synchronous detector |
| The SW8 is a microprocessor controlled, synthesized world band shortwave receiver with continuous coverage capability from 100 kHz through 30 MHz. This includes the AM broadcast and shortwave bands. |
| Additional reception features include the FM broadcast (87-108 MHz) and Aircraft (118-137 MHz) bands, making the SW8 one of the most versatile and entertaining communications receivers available |
| Complex, professional capabilities are accessed through simple, easy-to-understand controls that both the novice and the serious hobbyist will appreciate. |
| Dual power source options allow desktop operation with the 120 volt AC adapter and self-contained, portable operation with 6 "D" cell batteries. |
| Complete LCD front panel readout provides operating status at a glance |
| Programmable memory allows for 70 independent receiver memories. No battery backup is needed, memory functions are impervious to power interruptions. |
| Legendary Drake clarity of reception is aided by selectable slow or fast AGC, RF attenuator for use in strong signal handling and TONE control. The high dynamic range of the SW8 enables the reception of weak signals even in the presence of strong signals. A selectable synchronous detector reduces or eliminates distortion due to fading signals in the shortwave and AM broadcast bands, including USB and LSB |
| An Extended Warranty can be purchased by domestic U.S. customers |
| An internal whip antenna provides for reception during portable operation. Two additional antenna inputs allow for more diverse reception during desktop use |
Technical specifications
| Frequency Range. 100-30,000 kHz (0.1-30 MHz) 87-108 MHz, 118-137 MHz | ||||||
| Modes: AM, USB, LSB modes (0.5-30 MHz) AM mode only for 118-137 MHz; FM mode only for 87-108 MHz | ||||||
| Sensitivity: SSB (l0 dB S+N/N) Less than 0.5 ,µV, 0.5-30 MHz | ||||||
| Sensitivity: AM (10 dB S+NIN) Less than 2 µV, 0.5-30 MHz (1000 Hz, 30% Mod); Less than 4 ,µV, 118-137 MHz | ||||||
| Sensitivity: FM (20 dB S/N) Less than 4 µV, 87-108 MHz (monaural) | ||||||
| Frequency/ Stability :± 10 ppm, 0 º to 50 º C | ||||||
| Frequency Accuracy: Better than ±100 Hz, 25º C | ||||||
| Selectivity
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| SSB, AM: 1st IF 55.845 MHz, 2nd IF 455 kHz | ||||||
| FM: 1st IF 10.7 MHz (Single Conversion) | ||||||
| Image Rejection: Greater than 60 dB, 0.5 to 30 MHz; Greater than 60 dB, 118 to 137 MHz; Greater than 50 dB, 87 to 108 MHz | ||||||
| IF Rejection: Greater than 80 dB, 55.845 MHz; Greater than 80 dB, 455 kHz Dynamic Range: Greater than 95 dB, 0.5 to 30 MHz @ 20 kHz spacing (SSB, 2.3 kHz BW) | ||||||
| Intercept Point:
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| AGC Performance Threshold: 1.0,µVAttack Time: 1 mSec. Release Time: SLOW: 3 Sec. - FAST: 300 mSec. Less than 4 dB change in audio output for 100 dB RF input change referenced from the AGC threshold point Internal | ||||||
| Antenna: 41 inch length telescoping whip (for use on all bands) | ||||||
| Antenna Inputs: 0.5-30 MHz: S0-239, 50 Ohm connector or 3-terminal compression connector for either 50 Ohm or 500 Ohm input with ground FM BCB, AIR: | ||||||
| External Speaker Output: 2-terminal compression connector, 300 Ohm balanced input 2.0 Watts into 4 Ohm speaker @ less than 5% THD with a 9 VDC supply voltage. Output is a bridged amplifier. | ||||||
| Line Audio Output:300 mV, 4.7 K Ohms | ||||||
| Headphone Jack: 1/8 inch stereo/mono type | ||||||
| DC Power Requirements: Input: 7-10 VDC @1 Amp, supplied from AC Adapter Wall Transformer, external DC Power Supply or 5.7 to 9.0 VDC supplied by (6) internally mounted "D" cell (1.5 V) batteries (not supplied). | ||||||
| Approximate Current Requirements from 9.0 VDC Supply or Batteries with 1/4 W average audio output: AM: 570 mA Backlight off, 700 mA Backlight on AM Sync.: 600 mA Backlight off; 730 mA Backlight on SSB: 600 mA Backlight off; 730 mA Backlight on FM:440 mA Backlight off; 570 mA Backlight on | ||||||
| Operating Temperature: 0° to 50° C | ||||||
| Weight: 10 lbs. (includes AC adapter/batteries NOT included) | ||||||
| Size: Width: 11-1/2' (29.2 cm including retractable bail) Height: 5-1/4" (13.3 cm including retractable bail and feet) Depth: 13" (33 cm including front knobs and rear panel connectors) | ||||||
| Supplied AC Adapter Wall Input:120 VAC 10%, 15 Watts | ||||||
| Output: 9 VDC @ 1 Amp maximum |
ACCESSORIES:
| Carry case |
| MS8 external speaker |
