Kenwood R-5000 Radio Shortwave Receiver AM SSB CW
This particular kenwood r5000 receiver is in near pristine condition! Quick power up, buttons and controls respond without issue, volume and squelch operate smoothly, no key bounce, display sharp and bright as shown in photo listing. The r-5000 is the last of a great line of kenwood shortwave general communication receivers built for the public from the 1970s through the mid 1990s. With each new receiver, kenwood did it’s homework and improved each new model by building on the strengths of the previous model and then adding new features. It’s original sale price was about $1000 in 1996 which would be the equivalent of $1482 in 2012. So what makes the r-5000 so popular? Well, this enthusiasm comes from a very sturdy cabinet, good ergonomics, excellent hardware & components, excellent electrical design and an array of user features that will make the gadget person feel like they are in receiver heaven. Here are the specs for the r-5000. 100 – 30000 khz. 120 vac 50/60 hz. 50 or 500 ohm. 0.25 µv 1.8-30 mhz, ssb/cw (s+n/n=10db). >80 db (1.8 – 30 mhz). >70 db (1.8 – 30 mhz). ± 10 x10-6 or better. 1st if = 58.1125 mhz, 2nd if = 8.83 mhz, 3rd if = 455 khz (fm). 1.5 watts at 8 ohms. 10.6″wx 3.78″h x 10.6d. Superior dynamic range receiver circuit. High stability frequency control. 10 hz step dual digital vfo. Low impedance antenna terminals. Dual mode noise blanker. 100 memory store frequency. Built in ac power supply. Rechargeable memory back up lithium battery. Large top mounted speaker. Please feel free to ask any questions.The item “Kenwood R-5000 Radio Shortwave Receiver AM SSB CW” is in sale since Wednesday, March 04, 2015. This item is in the category “Consumer Electronics\Portable Audio & Headphones\Portable Satellite Radios”. The seller is “2014techn9ne” and is located in Vancouver, British Columbia. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Brand: Kenwood
- Model: R5000
- MPN: Kenwood R-5000
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan