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Onward with the reply... Looks nice, but $1000 is a bit much for a receiver that only does HF. I have been wanting a icom pcr-1000 which is pretty cool for what it does, and it's only $350. Plus, there is quite a few software packages for it, and some are free! http://www.icomamerica.com/receivers/pc/icpcr1000.html also be sure to check out javaradio which combines these with the internet so you can listen to a streaming pcr-1000 using a java interface http://www.javoradio.com/servlet/IBMainServlet/?ib_page=1 FEATURES Wideband coverage: 100 kHz - 1.3 GHz* Modes: AM, FM, WFM, SSB (USB, LSB), CW Unlimited number of memory channels Real-time bandscope General * USA Frequency Coverage (MHz): o 0.010000 - 823.999999** o 849.000001 - 868.999999 o 894.000001 - 1300.000 o **Specifications guaranteed 0.5 - 1300 MHz only. Cellular blocked (US versions); unblocked versions available to FCC approved users only. * Mode: WFM, FM, AM, SSB, CW * Number of Memory Channels: 1000 channels per file (number of files created is up to the user) * Antenna Connector: BNC (50 ohm) * Useable Temperature range: 0° C to +50° C; 32° F to 122° F * Frequency Stability: ±3ppm at 1300 MHz * Frequency Resolution: 1Hz (minimum) * Power Supply Requirements (negative ground): 13.8 V DC = ±15% for receiver unit or supplied AC adaptor * Current Drain: o Power ON: (PC Power Off) 0.1 A o Max. Audio: 0.7 A o Standby (squelched): 0.6 A * Dimensions (projections not included): o 126(w) x 30(h) x 199(d) mm o 5(w) x 1.2(h) x 7.9(d) in o Weight: approx 1 kg o 2 lb, 3 oz Receiver * Receive System: Triple Superheterodyne * Intermediate Frequencies: o 1st -- 266.7 MHz o 2nd -- 10.7 MHz o 3rd -- 450 kHz (except WFM) * Selectivity: o WFM -- 230 kHz/-6 dB (typical) o WFM/FM/AM -- 50 kHz/-6 db (typical) o FM/AM -- 15 kHz/-6 dB (typical) o AM/SSB/CW -- 2.8* kHz/-6 dB (typical) *software indicates 3 kHz * Receive Sensitivity:** Frequency (MHz) SSB/CW (10 dB S/N) AM (10 dB S/N) FM (12 dB SINAD) WFM (12 dB SINAD) 0.5 - 1.799999 0.56 µV 2.5 µV -- -- 1.8 - 27.99999 0.28 µV 1.4 µV -- -- 28 - 29.99999 0.28 µV 1.4 µV 0.5 µV -- 30 - 49.99999 0.35 µV 1.8 µV 0.5 µV -- 50 - 59.99999 0.2 µV 1.0 µV 0.32 µV 0.79 µV 700 - 1300 0.25 µV 1.3 µV 0.4 µV 1.0 µV **When 230 kHz 9 (for WFM), 15 kHz (for FM), 6 kHz (for AM) and 2.8 kHz (for SSB/CW) passband widths are selected. * Squelch Sensitivity: Frequency (MHz) SSB/CW AM FM WFM 0.5 - 1.799999 14 µV 1.8 µV -- -- 1.8 - 27.99999 7.1 µV 0.89 µV -- -- 28 - 29.99999 7.1 µV 0.89 µV 0.63 µV -- 30 - 49.99999 7.1 µV 0.89 µV 0.63 µV -- 50 - 59.99999 5.6 µV 0.71 µV 0.5 µV 5.6 µV 700 - 1300 7.1 µV 0.89 µV 0.63 µV 7.1 µV * IF Shift Range: More than ±1.2 kHz * Audio Output Impedance: 4 - 8 ohms * Max. Audio Output: 200 mW (at 10% distortion with an 8 ohm load) System Requirements * Intel® 486DX4 or later CPU (Pentium® 100 or later recommended) * Microsoft® Windows® version 3.1 or 95 * Minimum 10 MB of free space on hard drive * Minimum 16 MB of memory * FD drive, serial interface * Monitor with at least 640 x 480 pixel resolution Adam J. Melancon _________________________________________________________________ Scope out the new MSN Plus Internet Software optimizes dial-up to the max! http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-us&page=byoa/plus&ST=1
