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19" rack mount version of
R-8
1992 - 1995 - Very few where made on special order
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| 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.
 | Excellent reception of weak signals in the presence of strong signal
congestion . |
 | A power supply that allows operation virtually anywhere . |
 | Flexibility of operating modes . |
 | Wide frequency range . |
 | Coverage of all world bands, including amateur and marine . |
 | Excellent dynamic range . |
 | Uncommonly sensible ergonomics, including keypad entry of all functions and
large, legible controls . |
 | And something you'll find nowhere else - the uncompromising Drake standard
of quality in materials, craftsmanship, and serviceability. |
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 | A 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. |
 | Direct entry of mode and bandwidth selection via keypad for easy and quick
selection of receiver operating parameters. |
 | Synchronous detector for improved quality of received AM signals, especially
under severe fading conditions |
 | Wide 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. |
 | Drake PC control software also supplied as standard. |
 | Five built-in bandwidths for reception of signals under virtually any conditions |
 | 100 |
 | Selectable kHz or MHz modes for entering and displaying frequency. |
 | Multiple scan function, for scanning by carrier, time, or seek modes of frequency
or selected memories. |
 | Two operating VFO's for increased flexibility and convenience |
 | Built-in pre-amp and attenuator for improved reception of extremely weak signals,
as well as very strong signals |
 | Built-in noise blanker for reduced electrical interference |
 | PassBand offset for reduction of nearby interfering signals while maintaining
maximum intelligibility |
 | Selectable 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 |
 | RS-232C serial interface for remote control of receiver functions. Responds with
signal level report |
 | Removable power cord. |
 | Two clock timers |
 | Sequential tuning through all memory preset channels |
 | Built-in speaker |
 | PLL synthesized |
 | Multiple antenna inputs |
 | Connections for an external speaker and tape recorder |
 | Made in the U.S.A. |