Sonar SR-9

Object/Artifact

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Radio Alpha

Image: Joe Veras, K9OCO

Image: Joe Veras, K9OCO

Name/Title

Sonar SR-9

Description

Single Band Crystal Controlled Receiver

Category

Receiver, HF, Receiver, VHF

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Sonar

Date made

1951 - 1954

Valuations

Value

$72.45

General Notes

Note

QST, Sep 1951, p. 115. (referred to as the "S-9") QST, Oct 1951, p. 106. QST, Jun 1953, p. 85. QST, Oct 1956, p. 98. (NOS??) Along with the 2 meter model pictured, the Sonar SR-9 was also made in 6 and 10 meter versions for either AM or FM. The 9-tube receiver was compact enough for mobile use and had 3 watts of audio. An external power supply was required.