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JRC NRD-515 All WAVE RECEIVER - LOADED - $1,200 (Mayfair mall)
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If you don't know what it is, you definitely don't need or want it.
I have the speaker as well as the digital controller for it.
I also have an EXTRA controller, that I'd be willing to throw in for $500 more.
This thing is sweet, my godfather used it for years and raved about it.
I am a licensed ham would love to sell to a local collector and make a new amateur radio friend.
WORKS!!
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Jrc nrd-515
The JRC NRD-515 is a discontinued HF/VHF communications receiver manufactured in Japan between 1979 and 1986, renowned for its high build quality and performance, particularly in RTTY and CW reception. It covers a frequency range of 0.1 to 34 MHz (100 kHz to 34,000 kHz) and supports AM, SSB, CW, RTTY, and other modes. The receiver employs a double conversion superheterodyne design with a first intermediate frequency (IF) of 70.455 MHz and a second IF of 455 kHz, contributing to its excellent image rejection of 70 dB. It features a digital VFO with a phase-locked loop synthesizer and a photo-type rotary encoder, ensuring precise tuning without backlash or reading errors.
The NRD-515 is known for its sensitivity, with a reported figure of 0.5 µV for the 1.6-30 MHz range. It offers selectivity of 6 kHz and 2.4 kHz (-6 dB) with optional filters, and includes features like an attenuator (10/20 dB), noise blanker (NB), PBT (Pre-Filter Bandwidth Tuning), and external VFO capability. The receiver requires an external speaker, such as the optional NVA-515, for audio output. It has a power consumption of less than 50 W and operates on mains voltages of 100, 117, 220, or 240 VAC.
The NRD-515 was succeeded by the NRD-525 and is considered a highly respected, collectable model among amateur radio enthusiasts. It was designed as a cost-effective alternative to the NRD-505, priced around $1,000 at launch, and became a reference receiver for its time. The original equipment includes a 14 x 14 x 30 cm NVA-515 loudspeaker, and various accessories were available, including external memory units (NDH-515 for 24 channels, NDH-518 for 96 channels), keypad controllers (NCM-515), and various IF filters (CFL-230 for 300 Hz, CFL-260 for 600 Hz). While the receiver itself is discontinued, its components and accessories are still sought after, with used units and parts available on platforms like eBay and Universal Radio