R-8000 technical

R-8000 receiver

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19" rack mount version of R-8
1992 - 1995 - Very few where made on special order

Turn it on, tune it in, and as easy as that, you're hearing world events as they happen… uncensored and complete. And with the R-8000's astounding clarity, it's almost as if you're there. In fact, no other receiver puts you closer to the action from the most distant parts of the world. If you're a hobbyist, you'll marvel at the R-8000 simplicity of operation. If you're an expert, you'll admire the high-powered features. The Drake R-8000 offers superior performance in a complete package that includes built-in filters and other unique features that have made Drake the foremost name in world band communications . Hailed by leading world band experts for technological excellence, Drake R-8000 receivers are packed with features that you won't find anywhere else, even in receivers costing hundreds of dollars more. As our crowning achievement, the Drake R-8000 takes this reputation as a top world band value to the next level with added refinements.

 

bulletExcellent reception of weak signals in the presence of strong signal congestion .
bulletA power supply that allows operation virtually anywhere .
bulletFlexibility of operating modes .
bulletWide frequency range .
bulletCoverage of all world bands, including amateur and marine .
bulletExcellent dynamic range .
bulletUncommonly sensible ergonomics, including keypad entry of all functions and large, legible controls .
bulletAnd something you'll find nowhere else - the uncompromising Drake standard of quality in materials, craftsmanship, and serviceability.
bulletA seven character alphanumeric liquid crystal display provides for customized display of memory channel name in addition to frequency. Display also indicates status of selected operating parameters.
bulletDirect entry of mode and bandwidth selection via keypad for easy and quick selection of receiver operating parameters.
bulletSynchronous detector for improved quality of received AM signals, especially under severe fading conditions
bulletWide frequency coverage (100 kHz to 30,000 kHz). Additional VHF bands (35-55 MHz and 108-174 MHz) in all modes, with full readout is installed as standard.
bulletDrake PC control software also supplied as standard.
bulletFive built-in bandwidths for reception of signals under virtually any conditions
bullet100
bulletSelectable kHz or MHz modes for entering and displaying frequency.
bulletMultiple scan function, for scanning by carrier, time, or seek modes of frequency or selected memories.
bulletTwo operating VFO's for increased flexibility and convenience
bulletBuilt-in pre-amp and attenuator for improved reception of extremely weak signals, as well as very strong signals
bulletBuilt-in noise blanker for reduced electrical interference
bulletPassBand offset for reduction of nearby interfering signals while maintaining maximum intelligibility
bulletSelectable AGC delay for improved reception of fading signals. Built-in multi-voltage power supply for operation in most parts of the world on nearly any type of power line voltage
bulletRS-232C serial interface for remote control of receiver functions. Responds with signal level report
bulletRemovable power cord.
bulletTwo clock timers
bulletSequential tuning through all memory preset channels
bulletBuilt-in speaker
bulletPLL synthesized
bulletMultiple antenna inputs
bulletConnections for an external speaker and tape recorder
bulletMade in the U.S.A.

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Last updated on: 24 Dec 2011