Swan 600R, 600RC

Object/Artifact

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Radio Alpha

Image: Joe Veras, K9OCO: 600R Custom, which included the optional IF noise blanker and IC audio filter.
Image: Joe Veras, K9OCO

600R Custom, which included the optional IF noise blanker and IC audio filter.

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, Jan 1973, p. 109. (The 600RC is advertised as a "custom receiver." ) 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. Its hybrid design used 7 tubes, 8 transistors, and 12 diodes. The 600-R and 600-T could be cabled together for transceiver operation, using either VFO.