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Kenwood JR-599 Custom Special (Type X)

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Radio serviceAmateur radio
Form factorBase station
Release year1971
Frequency bandsHFVHF
Bands40–160m20m15m10m6m2m
ModesAMFMSSBCW
Frequency range
Receive1.8-29.7 / 50-53.4 / 144-147.4 MHz
Weight5.7 kg
Dimensions (W×H×D)270 x 140 x 310 mm

Description

The JR-599 Custom Special (Type X) is the fully-equipped variant of the 599-Custom range with built-in 6 m and 2 m coverage, so that 160 to 10 metres plus 50-53.4 MHz and 144-147.4 MHz can be received without add-on modules. The double-conversion set (1st IF 8.295-8.895 MHz, 2nd IF 3.395 MHz) supports AM, FM, SSB and CW. Three SO-239 sockets serve the three antenna ranges.

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Fully equipped with built-in 6 m and 2 mContinuous coverage from 160 m to 2 mDouble-conversion, 1st IF 8.295-8.895 MHz / 2nd IF 3.395 MHzThree SO-239 antenna socketsImage rejection approx. 50 dBNo internal speaker (external 4-16 ohm speaker)

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