Drake SW2 Shortwave Receiver Owners Manual

Owners Manual
®
        is a registered trademark of the R. L. Drake Company
®
© Copyright 1997 R. L. Drake Co.     
P/N: 3851332B-4-1997     Printed in the U. S. A.
RF GAINTUNING
123
4
756
89
0
CLEAR
SSB MEM
AM
VOLUME
SW2 Shortwave Receiver
kHz
SYNC AMMETER
SYNCLSB
USB
POWERMEM
+ 60
+ 40
+ 20
S9
VFO
SW2 Shortwave Receiver
(with Selectable Sideband Synchronous Detector) 

(Stamp)
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EC-Declaration of Conformity
We, Manufacturer/Importer
(Full address)
R. L. Drake Company
230 Industrial Drive
Franklin, Ohio 45005  United States of America
declare that the product
(description of the apparatus, system, installation to which it refers)
SW2 Shortwave Receiver
1292
is in conformity with
Council Directive 89/336/EEC (EMC Directive)
Standards to which conformity is declared:
Manufacturer/Importer
Safety requirements for mains operated
electronic and related apparatus for...

Important Safeguards     i
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER OF AC ADAPTOR
NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
¡WARNING!
An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops,
excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combina-
tion to overturn.
The lightning flash with arrow head symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the...

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Table of Contents     iii
Thank you for purchasing an SW2 Shortwave Receiver.
This receiver has been designed and manufactured to
high quality standards, and will provide reliable opera-
tion for many years.Please carefully read the Owners Manual in order to
take advantage of the many interesting features that
will  provide enjoyable listening to radio broadcasts
around the world.
Important Safeguards
Table of Contents
Specifications / Accessories
Introduction
Front Panel Description
Front Panel Display...

iv     Specifications / Optional Accessories
Frequency Range:
Sensitivity: AM
 (10 dB S+N/N)
(1000 Hz, 30% Mod)
Sensitivity: SSB
(10 dB S+N/N)
Readout Accuracy:
Selectivity: AM
Selectivity: SSB
IF Frequency:
1st IF:
2nd IF:
Step Sizes:
Antenna Inputs:100 - 30,000 kHz
Less than 2.0 mV, typical
100 - 30,000 kHz
Less than 0.5 mv,
100 - 30,000 kHz
To nearest 0.1 kHz
6 kHz @ -6 dB, less than 12 kHz @
-60 dB
2.3 kHz @ -6 dB, less than 5 kHz @
-60 dB
55.845 MHz
455 kHz
50 Hz with Tuning Wheel
5 kHz with  
 /...

Introduction     1
The SW2 is a microprocessor controlled, synthesized,
shortwave receiver with continuous coverage capability
from 100 kHz through 30000 kHz which includes the
AM broadcast, Amateur, CB and shortwave bands.  The
SW2 offers good sensitivity, selectivity, dynamic range
and features that permit easy tuning of desired stations.
Conveniently located front panel controls allow for rapid
tuning to a particular frequency.  The SW2 is easy to
use.  The operating frequency can be tuned via a...

RF GAINTUNING
123
4
756
89
0
CLEAR
SSB MEM
AM
VOLUME
SW2 Shortwave Receiver
kHz
SYNC AMMETER
SYNCLSB
USB
POWERMEM
+ 60
+ 40
+ 20
S9
VFO
2     Front Panel Description
AM
SYNC - AM SYNC  - Press to select the AM mode of
operation.  The AM indicator lights.  Successive depres-
sions toggles the synchronous detector on (AM and SYNC
indicators lit) and off.  For a detailed operation description,
see AM SYNCHRONOUS OPERATION in the GETTING
STARTED section of this manual.
SSB - SSB - Press to select the SSB...

AMMETER
SYNCLSB
USB
POWERMEM
+ 60
+ 40
+ 20
S9
Front Panel Display Description / Rear Panel Description     3
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GND A N T E N N AP O  W E R
I N P U T
+12 VDC
         OR

  12 VAC
         1.5 A
- - -
MADE IN U. S. A.
BY                 ®
5050
SERIAL #E X T E R N A L
S P E A K E R
4     /8     
CAUTION: BRIDGE-
AMPLIFIER OUTPUT,
DO NOT GROUND
EITHER SPEAKER LEAD.
     1                      2                              3...

4     Installation
GND A N T E N N AP O  W E R
I N P U T
+12 VDC
         OR

  12 VAC
         1.5 A
- - -
MADE IN U. S. A.
BY                 ®
5050
SERIAL #E X T E R N A L
S P E A K E R
4     /8     
CAUTION: BRIDGE-
AMPLIFIER OUTPUT,
DO NOT GROUND
EITHER SPEAKER LEAD.
P O  W E R
I N P U T
+12 VDC
         OR

  12 VAC
         1.5 A
- - -
E X T E R N A L
S P E A K E R
4     /8     
CAUTION: BRIDGE-
AMPLIFIER OUTPUT,
DO NOT GROUND
EITHER SPEAKER LEAD.
UNPACKING - Carefully remove...