WOR LD BAND RADI OS

ATS 818ACS Deluxe With Tape Recorder

AM/FM/SW/SSB

RoHS

Lead Free

A Custom Radio by C. Crane

Produced

The 818ACS is a good SW receiver combined with a programmable cas- sette recorder. By eliminating the mute between stations and reducing tuning knob friction, our exclusive modifications give the “818ACS Deluxe” more of an analog sound and feel. We also add an RCA-type jack for attaching an external SW antenna. Runs on AC Adapter (includ- ed) or 4 “D” and 3 “AA” batteries (not included). More specs at

Weight: 5.5 lbs. 12" W x 7.5" H x 3" D.

Oneccrane-year.com/ATS818Awarranty byCS. Crane Company only.

Item #8CD ..... $249.95 — While Supplies Last

5 Getting Started In Shortwave

The first thing to decide is what size

 

MID-SIZE(about 8" wide): This size

portable ra io you n ed.

 

radio is multi-purpose. Small enough

SMALL (under 6" wide): If you travel,

 

to travel with or just carry around. Also

perhaps the smallest radio is best. As

 

suitable as a desk radio. Audio quality

a radio gets smaller, performance gen-

 

is good enough for extensive listening.

erally decreases slightly in sensitivity

 

LARGE

(about 12" wide): A real bene-

(ability to pick up a weak station) and

 

 

selectivity (ability to distinguish close

 

fit of a larger radio is better audio

stations). Since the speaker is small, a

 

quality, making it easier to listen to for

good set of headphones is a wise

 

hours on end. Larger radios seem to

investment.

 

have better sensitivity and selectivity.

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C. Crane 19f manual WOR LD Band Radi OS, ATS 818ACS Deluxe With Tape Recorder, Custom Radio by C. Crane

19f specifications

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