DRAKE SW8 User Manual

Printed in the U. S. A.© Copyright 1997 R. L. Drake Co.
P/N: 3851295F-4-1997
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DRAKE SW8 Specifications

General

Type	HF Communications Receiver
Memories	100
Input Impedance	50 ohms
Modes	AM, SSB, CW
Tuning Steps	10 Hz, 100 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz
Output Impedance	8 ohms
Power Supply	12 V DC
Frequency Range	10 kHz to 30 MHz

Summary

Important Safeguards

Introduction - Specifications

Installation

Front Panel Description

Front Panel Display

Rear Panel Description

Getting Started

Direct Frequency Entry

Front Panel Lock (Unlock)

AM Synchronous Operation

Using the synchronous detector to reduce distortion and interference on AM signals.

SSB Operation

Instructions for tuning and operating the receiver in Single Sideband modes.

Memory Functions

Memory Location Programming

Steps to store frequencies and settings into the receiver's memory channels.

Recalling a Memory Location

How to access and listen to stored memory channels.

Deleting a Memory Location

Procedure for removing stored memory channels from the receiver.

Scan Functions

Memory Channel Skip

Clock and Timer Functions

Setting Timer On/Off Times

Enabling/Disabling Timer Operation

How to activate or deactivate the programmed timer functions.

Special Use Features and Functions

Lock All Entry to Keypad

Securing the keypad and tuning controls to prevent accidental changes.

Delete All Memory Channels

Automatic Bandwidth Setting With Mode Selection Disable (Enable)

Troubleshooting