The Palstar R30A is an innovative, simple tabletop shortwave receiver manufactured in the USA.
The Palstar R30A Shortwave Receiver
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Specs:
- 100kHz – 29.9999MHz AM, SSB (U/L)
- 20Hz/100Hz tuning steps, synthesized (low phase noise performance)
- Variable rate tuning: 20Hz-100Hz and 100Hz to 500Hz 100Khz Up/Down Buttons
- 45 MHz 1st IF, 455 kHz 2nd IF
- RF derived AGC, fast/slow
- 4-pole crystal filter at 45 MHz IF
- 8 Pole Collins torsional mode filters, 5.8 kHz AM and 2.5 kHz SSB
- 6-digit LCD display
- Analog S-Meter
- 100 channel memory
- 5 Watt low distortion full fidelity audio amp
- External soft muting
- Line Audio output
- +18dBm 3rd order intercept
- 455kHz IF output
- Automatic Switchable 7 pole input filters
- Portable battery operation
- Size. 9.13″(232mm) wide x 3.94″(100mm) high x 9″(225mm) deep
- Weight: 3.9 lbs (1.8 kg)
- Shipping Weight: 7 lbs
Resources:
- Manufacturer’s product page – R30A
- Reviews
- Eham.net reviews – Note: these reviews are combined with the R30A’s predecessor, the Palstar R30.
- ARRL – QST Magazine Review (via Palstar.com)
- Palstar’s published customer reviews
- Radio Intel review
- Retailers
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