Heathkit HD-3006

Object/Artifact

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Radio Alpha

Name/Title

Heathkit HD-3006

Description

RTTY Tuning Indicator

Category

RTTY

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Heath Company

Date made

1984 - 1986

Other Name

"Crossfire"

Dimensions

Height

3-1/4 in

Width

5 in

Depth

4 in

Weight

2-5/16 lb

Valuations

Value

$59.95

General Notes

Note

The HD-3006 was on the market for just over two years. The idea was to replace the oscilloscope—the traditional means of tuning in a RTTY signal—with a tiny, low cost, solid-state device. The HD-3006 uses 16 LEDs to indicate correct tuning. Eight vertical LEDs indicate mark strength, and 8 horizontal indicate space strength. Just tune the receiver for maximum vertical and horizontal display. The unit has a wide voltage range and is compatible with almost any interface or terminal unit with a scope output for tuning. Input level threshold: 0.3 volts RMS AC or 0.5 volts DC. Maximum input: 15 volts RMS AC or 15 volts DC. Each axis: requires about 14 dB no-signal-to-signal voltage ratio (5:1) for full width display. Power requirements: 8-16 volts AC/DC, 150 mA typical Photos, general information and specifications from "Heathkit: A Guide to the Amateur Radio Products," by Chuck Penson, WA7ZZE. Used with permission.