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Digitech World Band AM/FM/SW PLL Radio

SKU AR1748
Original price $308.45 - Original price $308.45
Original price $308.45
$370.95
$370.95 - $370.95
Current price $370.95
1 Year Warranty
Batteries Included

The analogue tuning is assisted with a digital display and a tuning step, select fast for scrolling through the frequency or slow for that fine adjustment. Uses a Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) tuner to ensure stable reception. This unit is built with high performance IC's and MOSFET's that provide high sensitivity, strong anti-interference, low background noise and distortion. Includes a large back lit LCD to display the frequency, clock, battery level and signal strength indicator. Other features include AM RF gain, AM bandwidth switch, internal/external antenna switch, Local/DX antenna switch, IF out, total of 50 presets - 10 presets for each band (AM/FM/SW1/SW2/SW3), alarm function, snooze button, button lock, and the list goes on. Power options are 6 x AA (not included) used with supplied 6 x D size battery adaptors, 6 x D batteries (not included) or the supplied 9V PSU. Supplied with a carry strap.

Features:

• FM - 87.5-108.0MHz
• MW(AM) - 522-1620kHz (9kHz); 520-1710kHz (10kHz)
• SW - 1,711-10010kHz; 9,990-20,010kHz; 19,990-29,999kHz
• Large back lit LCD
• RF gain control
• Bass and treble controls
• Key lock
• IF output
• Line in and out
• Earphone socket
• Speaker 5W/4 ohms
• Local/DX antenna switch
• External antenna connection
• Internal full range speaker
• Mains or battery operated

For More info on World Band Radio.


Handy Tip What is World Band?

World Band Radios are those radios that are capable of tuning into radio programs generated by, say the British BBC, Radio Australia(Australian ABC Radio programs), Voice of America, Radio Vatican, etc. These programs are transmitted on a regular weekly basis in any one 24 hour period. It is generally preferable to use 24 hour time, linked to GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) which is the time it is in London (UK) so that confusion is eliminated as when the program is broadcast. There are dozens and dozens of programs from countries all over the world in the special languages of these countries. For example if you are an Australian citizen but originally from Greece, you can tune into stations that enable you to keep your knowledge of the language up to date. The stations typically have a lot of local news which you would normally not hear. The World Band stations are generally broadcast in several frequencies at the same time, typically between about 1.8MHz & 29.00 MHz, especially between7 & 21MHz. You can look up the broadcasting details on Google etc. Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) is a circuit configuration invented over 80 years ago. Originally the circuit was so complex that it only appeared in expensive radios. With modern microchip technology, the PLL got a lot cheaper. The benefits of PLL technology enabled receivers to remain on a station frequency with great accuracy. The radio circuit did not ‘drift.’ PLL technology, though still not cheap, is a hallmark of quality short wave radios and that’s why Jaycar specifies them.

Product Dimensions


Width
310mm
Depth
100mm
Height
195mm

Packaged Dimensions


Packaged Volume
11.00121l
Packaged Weight
2.278kg
Packaged Length
40.7cm
Packaged Width
25.5cm
Packaged Height
10.6cm

Radio Receiver


SW Frequency Range
1711kHz, 29999kHz
Type of Radio
FM
FM Frequency Range
87.5MHz-108MHz
MW(AM) Frequency Range
520kHz-1710kHz
RF Gain Controls
Bass Controls
Treble Controls
Line In
Keylock
Line Out
IF Output
Earphone Socket
Power Source
Mains power supply, Battery
External Antenna Connection

Power from disposable battery


Size / Shape
D, AA
Battery quantity
6pc, 6pc
Compartment location
Back
Battery used for
Main Product, Main Product
Batteries included
Batteries can be replaced by user
How is battery compartment kept closed
Clip

Power from disposable battery - Additional


Battery used for
Main Product, Main Product
Size / Shape
D, AA
Battery quantity
6pc, 6pc

Power from Plugpack


DC Plugpack Voltage
9V
AC Plugpack Voltage
240V
Suitable PSU Included
Warranty: 12 Months