Digitech World Band AM/FM/SW PLL Radio
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.
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 |