Now you can enjoy the thrill of listening to live radio signals from all over the world with the Alinco DX-R8T. A new desktop radio designed to be affordable without compromising performance, the DX-R8T boasts a communications grade receiver circuit, 3 ceramic filters (FM/AM, SSB, CW) with narrow filter function, excellent 1ppm stability and a large, easy-to-read LCD screen. The I/Q mode with supporting SDR freeware lets you output the I/Q signal from the 3.5mm stereo jack and decode DRM using only a PC and a sound card. Simple operating commands and straight-forward key layout make this a radio that you can start enjoying from the moment you first turn it on. Packed with many features normally found only in more expensive receivers, the DX-R8T is ready to capture the imagination of everyone from a beginner in the world of shortwave to the most experienced shortwave listener. |
ALINCO DX-R8T Features |
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SPECIFICATIONS |
Operating mode | USB, LSB, AM, CW, FM and I/Q output for SDR software |
Antenna impedance | 50ohm unbalanced |
Frequency stability | +/-1ppm |
Power requirement | 13.8V DC +/-15% (11.7 to 15.8V DC) |
Ground method | Negative ground |
Current drain | Receiver: 1.0A(max.) |
Operating temperature | +14°F - +140°F (-10°C - 60°C) |
Dimentions |
240(w) x 94(h) x 255(d)mm (Projections not included)
(9.45"(w) x 3.7"(h) x 10"(d) 240(w) x 100(h) x 293(d)mm (with projection) (9.45"(w) x 3.94"(h) x 11.54"(d) |
Weight | Approx. 9.1lbs (144.6oz) |
RECEIVER |
Receive circuitry | Double conversion superheterodyne |
Sensitivity |
SSB: (0.15 to 1.8MHz) 0dBu(1uV)
CW: (1.8 to 30MHz) -12dBu(0.25uV) AM: (0.15 to 1.8MHz) +20dBu(10uV) AM: (1.8 to 30MHz) +6dBu(2uV) FM: (28 to 30MHz) -6dBu(0.5uV) |
Intermediate frequency | 1st 71.75MHz, 2nd 455KHz |
Selectivity |
SSB, CW, AM (narrow): 2.4KHz/-6dB 4.5KHz/-60dB
AM, FM: 6KHz/-6dB 18KHz/-60dB -6dB: 6KHz or more -60dB: 16KHz or less (NFM) |
Spurious and image rejection ratio | More than 70dB |
Audio output power | More than 2.0W(8ohm 10%THD) |
RIT variable range | +/-1.2KHz |
RECEIVER COVERAGE | |
* 40KHz~150KHz appears on the screen but Below 150KHz is out-of-warranty and not intended for practical use. | |
Receiver Frequency coverage | 150KHz - 29.99999MHz (USA/CANADA) |
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