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Drake 1290 R8 SWL Ham Radio Short Wave Rx Plus VHF Converter plus MS8 Speaker For Sale


Drake 1290 R8 SWL Ham Radio Short Wave Rx  Plus VHF Converter plus MS8 Speaker
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Drake 1290 R8 SWL Ham Radio Short Wave Rx Plus VHF Converter plus MS8 Speaker:
$699.00

Drake R8 SWL Ham Radio Shortwave Receiver plus VHF converter plus matching MS8 speaker!

This is a sale.

Up for sale is the Cadillac of SWL receivers, a rare very clean Drake HF – VHF receiver model number 1290 R8 in very nice condition. The Drake R8 features selectable/scanable frequency coverage any where in the HF and selected VHF bands. The available frequencies include HF from 10 KHz to 30 MHz, and with the optional VHF converter board installed, provide extended frequency coverage of 35 MHz - 55 MHz and 108 MHz - 174 MHz. The receive modes include AM, CW, Side Band, and FM. This means that the R8 as configured can tune into AM radio, marine, amateur radio, VHF air and international shortwave broadcasts. The R8 can be set to scan several frequencies or be programmed by an external computer via the RS 232C interface. The Drake MS8 external Speaker is included and compliments the R8. The Drake R8 shows very little signs of use and comes from an estate sale with a non smoking and pet free home.

HF Receiver Data

  • Brand: Drake
  • Model: 1290 R8 plus VHF converter board
  • Power Supply Voltage: nominal 100-125V AC or 12 Volts DC
  • Condition: Used, but very clean, immaculate.
  • Serial Number: 10800017

Specifications

  • Frequency Range, Basic...... 10 - 30000 kHz
  • With VHF Converter, 35 MHz – 55 MHz and 108 MHz – 174 MHz
  • Antenna 1. 50 ohms unbalanced
  • Antenna 2. 50 or 500 ohms unbalanced (long wire)
  • Selectivity .......... @ -6dB @ -60db
    • All modes except FM 6.0 kHz < 12.0 kHz
    • 4.0 kHz < 8.0 kHz
    • 2.3 kHz < 4.5 kHz
    • 1.8 kHz < 3.6 kHz
    • .5 kHz < 1.5 kHz
  • FM mode only 12.0 kHz < 25.0 kHz Ultimate Selectivity > 95 dB
  • Image Rejection ...... > 60 dB .1-1.5 MHz, > 80 dB 1.5-30 MHz
  • I.F. Rejection ....... > 80 dB 45 MHz > 100 dB 50 kHz
  • Third Ord. Intercept > +20dBm
  • Dynamic Range ........ 100 dB
  • Notch Filter Attn. ... 40 dB min Depth (500-5000 Hz) Sensitivity .......... 10 dB S+ N/N
  • SSB/CW
    • < 1.0µV .1-1.5 MHz
    • < 0.5µV 1.5-30 MHz
    • < 0.25µV 5-30 MHz1
  • AM
    • < 3.0µV .1-1.5 MHz
    • < 1.5µV 1.5-30 MHz
    • < 0.8µV 5-30 MHz1
  • FM (12dB sinad) < 0.5µV 1.5-30 MHz
    • Freq. Stability ...... ± 10 ppm. -10° to 50° C.
    • Freq. Accuracy ....... ± 100 Hz. -10° to 50° C.
  • Intermediate Freqs. .. 1st IF = 45 MHz 2nd IF = 50 kHz
  • MS8 Ext. Speaker Output .. 2.5 Watts, 4 Ohms. < 10% distortion
  • Recorder Output ...... 300 mV, 4.7K Ohms.
  • Demodulator Output ... 300 mV, 4.7K Ohms.
  • Operating Temp. ...... -10° to 50° C.
  • Dimensions ........... 13.2W x 5.25H x 13D inches (334x134x330mm)
  • Weight ............... 13 Lbs.(6 kg) (18 Lbs. ship)
  • An interface through a rear panel mounted DB9 connector provides complete control and programming capability of the R8. Only the analog controls such as volume, rf gain, etc. are not controllable. More features can be obtained from a copy of the operating manual down loaded from the internet.

    Items shipped with this sale

    • the Drake 1290 R8 with VHF converter
    • Drake MS8 external speaker
    • Manuals for the R8 and VHF converter

    The Drake R8 HF/ VHF receiver has been tested on several selected frequencies. Connected to a ham HF antenna, the Drake R8 received WWV on 5 MHz, 10 MHz and 15 MHz, received SSB signals on 80 meters and 40 meters and received WJR AM at 760 KHz at night. The VHF converter was tested and received NOAA weather signals on 162.400 MHz and a local HAM repeater on 146.640 MHz. All receive frequencies are in operation and are guaranteed against DOA


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