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®
SW8 World Band Shortwave Receiver
with Selectable Sideband Synchronous Detector
Owner's Manual
SW8 World Band
Shortwave Receiver
AGC S AM SYNC LSB
+60
+40
TIMER M E M
+20
SW METER
9
7
5
KHz
3
1
6.0
TONE
BAND
TUNING
1 2 3
F
BCB AIR SW
4 6
L AM 5 SCAN
H
SYNC SSB BW MEM
VOLUME
7 8
9
STORE
ATT AGC LAMP
VFO
0
CLEAR TIMER
POWER
DEL SKIP BEEP CLOCK
push
is a registered trademark of the R. L. Drake Company
®
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Declaration of Conformity We, Manufacturer/Importer (Full address) R. L. Drake Company 230 Industrial Drive Franklin, Ohio 45005 United States of America declare that the product (description of the apparatus, system, installation to which it refers) SW8 World Band Shortwave Receiver 1295 is in conformity with (reference to the specifications under which conformity is declared) in accordance with 89/336/EEC-EMC Directive Limits and methods of measurement Disturbances in supply systems caused EN
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Important Safeguards i WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT An appliance and cart combination should be moved EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT'S AC ADAPTOR TO with care. Quick stops, excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combina- RAIN OR MOISTURE tion to overturn. The lightning flash with arrow head symbol, within an ¡CAUTION! equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK t
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ii Important Safeguards, continued 14. Servicing—Do not attempt to service the AC adaptor yourself 18. Outdoor Antenna Grounding—Before attempting to install as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous this product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up personnel. static charges. 2 2 15. Damage Requiring Service—Unplug this product f
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Table of Contents iii Please carefully read the Owner's Manual in order to Thank you for purchasing a Drake SW8 World Band take advantage of the many interesting features that Shortwave Receiver. This receiver has been designed will provide enjoyable listening to radio broadcasts and manufactured to high quality standards, and will around the world. provide reliable operation for many years. Important Safeguards i Memory Functions 13 Memory Location Programming 13 Table of Contents iii
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Introduction - General Description 1 SW8 World Band Shortwave Receiver AGC S AM SYNC LSB +60 +40 TIMER M E M +20 SW METER 9 7 5 KHz 3 1 6.0 TONE BAND TUNING 1 2 3 F BCB AIR SW 4 AM 5 6 SCAN L H SYNC SSB BW MEM VOLUME 7 8 9 STORE ATT AGC LAMP VFO 0 CLEAR TIMER POWER DEL SKIP BEEP CLOCK push The SW8 is a microprocessor controlled, synthesized, Reception modes include Lower/Upper Sideband world band receiver with continuous coverage capabil- (LSB), (USB)
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2 Introduction - Specifications Frequency Range 100 - 30,000 kHz (0.1 - 30 MHz) Internal Antenna 41 inch length telescoping whip 87 - 108 MHz, 118 - 137 MHz (for use on all bands). AM, USB, LSB modes (0.1 - 30 MHz) AM mode only for 118 - 137 MHz Antenna Inputs: FM mode only for 87 - 108 MHz 0.1 - 30 MHz SO-239, 50 ohm connector or 3- terminal compression connector for Sensitivity: SSB Less than 0.5 μV, 0.1 - 30 MHz either 50 OHM or 500 OHM input (10 dB S+N/N) with ground. 87 - 108 MHz, 2-t
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Introduction - Battery Operation and Installation 3 The SW8 receiver is supplied with an AC adaptor to power the SW8 indoors. The AC ADAPTOR is designed to be plugged into a wall outlet that supplies nominal 120VAC, 60 Hz power. Keep curtains and other flammable materials out of direct contact with the AC ADAPTOR to avoid overheating. The SW8 receiver is designed to operate from either the supplied AC ADAPTOR or from six "D" cell batteries (not supplied). NOTE: Check the batteries period
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4 Installation UNPACKING PORTABLE OPERATION Carefully remove the SW8 and included AC Adaptor For use in a portable environment, the SW8 is oper- wall transformer from the shipping carton and examine ated from six (6) internally mounted D cell batteries. them for evidence of damage. If any damage is noted, These batteries are not supplied and must be installed immediately contact the transportation company prior to portable operation of the SW8. See Figure 1 responsible for delivery or re
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Installation, continued 5 LOW IMPEDANCE HIGH IMPEDANCE BUILT-IN ANTENNA TELESCOPING ANTENNA WHIP ANTENNA OR 50 OHM COAXIAL CABLE OR PL-259 TV/FM CONNECTOR SPLITTER ANTENNA 1 50 FM / AIR ANTENNA 2 LINE AIR EXTERNAL AUDIO EXT DC SHORTWAVE FM / AIR SQUELCH SPEAKER OUT INPUT ANTENNA ANTENNA SELECT SELECT 300 GND 500 50 9VDC/ ON OFF 1 2 WHIP EXT WHIP 4 / 8 1Amp 75 0 + MASTER CAUTION: POWER BALANCED OUTPUT. DO NOT GROUND. - NOTE - CHECK INTERNAL BATTERIES PERIODICALLY IF
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6 Front Panel Description Pivot Point of 8 5 1 Telescoping Whip Antenna SW8 World Band Shortwave Receiver +60 AGC S AM SYNC LSB +40 TIMER +20 M E M SW METER 9 7 5 KHz 3 1 6.0 TONE BAND TUNING 1 2 3 F BCB AIR SW 4 5 6 L H AM SCAN MEM SYNC SSB BW VOLUME 7 8 9 STORE ATT AGC LAMP VFO 0 CLEAR TIMER POWER DEL SKIP BEEP CLOCK push 7
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Front Panel Description, continued 7 7 STORE STORE/VFO - Press to place receiver in the normal ATT ATT - Press to turn on the built-in 20 dB attenua- VFO tor to reduce the received signal strength in the AM variable frequency tuning mode (VFO). Select desired broadcast and Shortwave bands as required. The frequency, mode, attenuator, Synchronous detector, AGC, attenuator is not active in the FM and Aircraft bands. bandwidth, etc. Pressing the F button first, followed Successive depressi
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8 Front Panel Display 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 BATT AGC SF AM SYNC USB FM +60 LOCK F 11 +40 TIMER M E M +20 AIRSW METER 9 ON OFF S SCAN 12 7 5 L KHz S T 3 MHz 1 6.0 4.0 2.3 16 15 14 13 11) SW METER - Indicates the Shortwave 1) Bar Graph - This bar graph display indicates the b
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Rear Panel Description 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ANTENNA 1 50 ANTENNA 2 FM / AIR LINE AIR EXTERNAL EXT DC AUDIO SHORTWAVE FM / AIR SQUELCH OUT SPEAKER INPUT ANTENNA ANTENNA SELECT SELECT 300 GND 500 50 9VDC/ ON OFF 75 4 / 4 1 2 WHIP EXT WHIP / 8 1Amp + MASTER CAUTION: POWER BALANCED OUTPUT. DO NOT GROUND. 10 BATTERY COMPARTMENT MADE IN U.S.A. 1) EXT DC INPUT - Conn
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10 Getting Started Whip Antenna SW8 World Band Shortwave Receiver +60 AGC S AM SYNC LSB +40 TIMER +20 M E M SW METER 9 7 5 KHz 3 1 6.0 TONE BAND TUNING 1 2 3 F BCB AIR SW 4 5 6 L H AM SCAN MEM SYNC SSB BW VOLUME 7 8 9 STORE ATT AGC LAMP VFO 0 CLEAR TIMER POWER DEL SKIP BEEP CLOCK push Tone Power/Volume Numeric Keypad Tuning Keys Tuning Knob GENERAL OPERATING INFORMATION 3) Press POWER and adjust VOLUME to comfortable The SW8 has been designed for ease
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Getting Started, continued 11 14258.1 kHz SHORTWAVE METER BAND DESIGNATOR ENTRY 1 4 2 5 8 1 AM F Press BCB SYNC AIR AGC SKIP BCB To facilitate tuning to particular sections of the short- SSB wave band that contain many worldwide broadcasts of OR news, information and music, the SW8 permits entry of the METER band designator. In some cases, the 1 4 2 5 8 1 AM worldwide broadcast station may not announce its F * BCB AIR AGC BCB SYNC SSB exact operating frequency, but will announce the
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12 Getting Started, continued FREQUENCY RESOLUTION alternate sideband if desired. When AM/SYNC has been The SW8 tunes in the following steps: activated, moving the main tuning knob will cause the Display Tuning SYNC circuit to momentarily disengage (indicated by Mode Resolution Resolution SYNC flashing), then back on again when tuning has Broadcast Band: stopped. AM SYNC does not function on the AIR band, AM 100 Hz 100 Hz 10 kHz/9 kHz and will not operate properly on intermittent transmi
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Memory Functions 13 SW8 World Band Shortwave Receiver AGC S AM SYNC +60 LSB +40 TIMER M E M +20 SW METER 9 7 5 KHz 3 1 6.0 TONE BAND TUNING 1 2 3 F BCB AIR SW 4 AM 5 6 SCAN L H SYNC SSB BW MEM VOLUME 7 8 9 STORE ATT AGC LAMP VFO 0 CLEAR TIMER POWER DEL SKIP BEEP CLOCK push MEMORY FUNCTIONS RECALLING A MEMORY LOCATION SCAN The SW8 contains 70 memory locations that can be To select a specific memory channel, press the MEM used to store and recall comm
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14 Scan Functions The SW8 provides a time scan function of programmed MEMORY CHANNEL SKIP A memory channel can be skipped for scan operations. memory channels using the F button and SCAN While in the MEMORY mode, press the button. button. Scan will begin and end within a 10 SKIP MEM The display will indicate that the SKIP function has channel block of programmed memory channels as been stored for that particular memory channel indicated by the most significant digit of the selected nu
