Swan 600R, 600RC

Object/Artifact

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Radio Alpha

600R: Image: Joe Veras, K9OCO
600R

Image: Joe Veras, K9OCO

Name/Title

Swan 600R, 600RC

Description

HF Ham Band Receiver

Category

Receiver, HF Ham Band

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Swan Electronics Corporation

Date made

1971 - 1975

Valuations

Value

$395.00

General Notes

Note

QST, Feb 1971, p. 106. ("coming soon") QST, Apr 1971, p. 115. QST, Jun 1971, p. 111. (Detailed specs) QST, Jul 1973, p. 147. QST, Feb 1975, p. 109. Matches the Swan 600T. The "Swan Twins." Swan’s 600-R was the matching receiver for the 600-T transmitter. The receiver shown is the 600-R Custom, indicating that it has the optional IF noise blanker and IC audio filter installed. The Custom Special also include the optional SS-16B crystal filter. The 600R is a hybrid design using 7 tubes, 8 transistors, and 12 diodes. The 600-R and 600-T could be cabled together for transceiver operation, using either VFO. The 600RC is advertised as a "custom receiver." QST, Jan 1973, p. 109.