Chapter 1 Getting Started; Features; Dx-Sr8 Features - Alinco DX-SR8 Instruction Manual

Chapter 1 Getting Started

1.1 Features

DX-SR8 Features

DX-SR8
Covers HF (1.8 MHz to 28 MHz) amateur radio bands in SSB, AM, FM, and CW modes.
General coverage receiver
Covers 135 kHz to 30 MHz in all modes.
Direct frequency input
Provided with numerical keys to input frequency directly without using the dial.
Front control unit separation with the optional EDS-17
Completely detachable front control panel with large LCD.
Front speaker
Powerful and clear audio with 2 W Audio Amplifi er.
Front jacks
Connecting easily with an external speaker and headphones.
Versatile interference eliminators
The IF SHIFT function; Built-in audio fi lter as standard for CW; and RF attenuator, all
effectively help to reject unwanted signals.
Powerful CW operation with internal electronic keyer
Enables you to receive CW signals from either the upper or lower side of the carrier
frequency.
Selectable sidetone and pitch, FULL BREAK-IN (QSK), SEMI BREAK-IN (7 steps), and
AUTO BREAK-IN (delay time automatically adjusted with keying speed).
600 memory channels
A total of 600 channels can be registered in three banks: 200 channels per bank.
Each stores mode, fi lter, split frequencies, AGC, attenuator (or pre-amp), noise-blanker
settings and more.
Computer control
The DX-SR8 can be controlled by a personal computer through the serial interface.
Settings of frequency, mode, power, and memory channel can be controlled.
(Optional PC interface cable required)
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