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CommRadio CR-1a communications shortwave radio (portable) receiver HF, VHF, UHF For Sale


CommRadio CR-1a communications shortwave radio (portable) receiver HF, VHF, UHF
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CommRadio CR-1a communications shortwave radio (portable) receiver HF, VHF, UHF:
$500.00

This radio is used but in \"LIKE NEW\" condition!
I installed this radio in my ham shack but rarely used it. I am selling it to recover funds so I
can upgrade other componentsin my station. Again, it is in perfect working, like new,
condition and is the newest model CR-1a. Radio still has screen protector on it! sale is
for the radio only. No charger provided byme or manufacturer. You power/charge
theradio via separate USB or power supply. Runsfor hours on internal battery. You
mustconnect aproper antenna. Software for computerinterface available on
manufacture\'swebsite below. This is a small, but very high quality, receiver. Built in USA!
Brand new radio list price is significantly higher than this sale.
  • Payment by PayPal only.

  • Ship to continental USA only.

  • No refund or returns, please be sure it is what you want.

  • Item will ship UPS INSURED at $12 flat rate.

  • Buyer will receive tracking number upon payment.
PRODUCT INFORMATION: CR-1, CR-1A

All Data is Applicable to CR-1 and CR-1a Unless Otherwise Noted.

The CR-1a replaced the CR-1 in 2014. The CR-1a supports digital I-Q over USB

Frequency Coverage and Modes:

MW-HF:General Coverage:500 kHz - 30.000 MHz

User Configurable Band Key:

    • Amateur Band Selections: 160 m – 10 m
    • International Broadcast Bands: 120 m – 11 m
  • AM-SSB-CWmanual or auto-modeselection (based on tuned frequency)
  • International Broadcasting: manual or auto-selection: 5 kHz steps
  • Automatic -Filter Width select with override (manual selection)
  • Tuning Resolution (cursor control): 1 MHz / 100 -10 - 1 kHz / 100 - 10 Hz
  • MDS (minimum discernible signal): nominal -130 dBm in 500 Hz Bandwidth
  • LW: 150 - 500 kHzis included for experimental purposes. See Hardware Limitations below.

VHF-UHF General Frequency Coverage and Performance:

  • VHF: Continuous Coverage:64.0 - 260.0 MHz
  • UHF: Continuous Coverage: 437.0 - 512.0 MHz
  • FM Broadcast: nominal -88 dBm in 200 kHz bandwidth (Not for Music Enjoyment due to voice-grade analog design)
  • VHF Sensitivity108.0 - 150.0 MHz: nominal- 98 dBm (or better)for 12 dB SINAD, 15 kHz filter bandwidth (5 kHz deviation)
  • UHF Sensitivity: nominal-86 to-98 dBm for 12 dB SINAD, 15 kHz filter bandwidth (5 kHz deviation)
  • Standard frequency steps for each band

VHF-UHF Band Plan:

  • FM Broadcast: 87.7 - 107.9 - Monaural -5 kHz audio bandwidth (76.0 MHz International) -Not for Music.
  • Aircraft Bands: 108.000 - 136.975 MHz, AM auto-select -25 kHz channel steps
  • Amateur: 2 m, 1.25 m, 70 cm (upper portion starting @ 437.0 MHz).
  • NBFM mode default with SSB-CW mode selects.
  • Marine & NOAA Weather Radio
  • Public Service: 137.0- 225.0: 12.5 and 25 kHz steps.
  • FRS-GMRS 462 – 467 MHz , 25 kHz Steps
  • General Coverage 467-512 MHz
  • Note: 6 m (54 MHz) is not available.

Receiver Architecture:

  • HF: Dual conversion (VHF-UHF: single conversion) with low -IF, I-Q digital sampling, 32-bit DSP with digital audio CODEC
  • DSP demodulation algorithms: DSB-AM, SSB, CW, WBFM, NBFM
  • User Selectable, DSPfixed bandwidth channel filtering selections

Audio System - Digital CODEC

  • Speaker Driver: 0.8 W into 8 Ohm load
  • Internal 2.5” diameter, mylar-cone communications grade speaker
  • External monaural speaker jack (3.5 mm stereo jack - back panel)
  • Headset Driver: 40 mW into 16 Ohms. (3.5 mm stereo jack - front panel).

Antenna Inputs

  • LW-MW-HF Port: 1000 Ohm – 3.5 mm jack – Retained S/N’s 601-749. Eliminated starting with S/N 750.
  • LW-MW-HF Port:50 Ohm – BNC (female)
  • VHF-UHF Port:50 Ohm – BNC (female)

Display

  • 1.5\" diagonal - 64 x 128 OLED Display with EMI-filtered lens
  • Readable outdoors(not in direct sunlight)and manually dimmable

Power Supplies

  • Power Jacks: Powered-USB and 6-18 VDC (2.1mm diameter-center pin (+)x 5 mm diameter barrel)
  • Internal Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery 6-8 hour capacity with full speaker volume. 10-12 hours forheadset and normalspeaker volume.
  • Both supply inputs automatically charge the optional internal battery with the radio powered ON or OFF.

Power Consumption

  • < 1.0 Watt Headset and normal speaker volume
  • < 1.2 Watt maximum - full speaker volume

USB Mini-B 2.0 Jack

    • Automatically charges internal battery while maintaining maximum USB power use < 2.5 Watts
    • Software updates via\'Dropbox\' with automated email notifications.
    • CR-1a Only: I-Q data and radio controls via USB port
    • CR-1a Only:CommRadio supplied basic 200 kHz Spectrum-Scope PC GUI (Graphical User Interface)

Mechanical:

  • Overall Size: 5.65” W x 2.45” H x 6.10” D (including knobs, jacks , feet)
  • Weight: 1 lb. – 8 oz.
  • Knobs: Machined Aluminum – Black Anodized
  • Front Panel: Machined Aluminum – Powder Coated – Black Crackle.
  • Case: 20 Gauge Steel,Powder Coated – Black Crackle.

ESD Protection: ESD Diodes on: Antenna port(s), PowerJacks, USB Port, Keys, and Knobs


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