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| Reviews Summary for Heathkit SB-313 Shortwave Receiver |
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Reviews: 1
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Average rating: 5.0/5
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MSRP: $339.95 (in 1973)
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Description: 9-Band AM-SSB-CW Receiver, includes full coverage of the 3.5, 7, and 14 MHz Amateur bands, with partial coverage of the 21 MHz Amateur band
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N7EKX
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 28, 2005 20:05
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Great Receiver
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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The Heathkit SB-313 was the "SWL version" of the popular SB-303, sharing all of the main circuit boards, but differing in frequency coverage (mainly concentrating on the international broadcast bands, but offering full coverage of the 80, 40 and 20 meter ham bands). The sensitivity, selectivity and stability are excellent for a receiver of its vintage, like the SB-303. Unfortunately, because of its high price tag in the early 70's (around $350), not many were sold, and the ones that show up on eBay usually provoke aggressive bidding. The SB-313 came with a standard AM filter, but with the addition of the optional SSB and CW filters (usually obtained from SB-303 parts radios), the SB-313 can be used as an effective ham receiver. One curious point is that Heath claims the SB-313's sensitivity as less than .5 microvolt, while the 303's sensitivity is claimed as less than .25 microvolt-- even when they share the same circuit boards! For serious collectors of Heathkit vintage receivers, the all-solid state SB-313 is an excellent find, providing great ham and international broadcast capability, even by today's standards.
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