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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
Weight: 5.5 lbs. 12" W x 7.5" H x 3" D.
Item #8CD ..... $249.95 — While Supplies Last
5 Getting Started In Shortwave
The first thing to decide is what size |
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portable ra io you n ed. |
| radio is | |
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 |
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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. |
Radio Accessories begin on page 28 — Antennas begin on page 34
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