Communications Receiver AR-8516

RCA Radiomarine Products Department; Camden (NJ)

  • Year
  • 1961 ?
  • Category
  • Commercial Receiver (may include amateur bands)
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 259531

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 18
  • Main principle
  • Superhet, double/triple conversion; ZF/IF 1090-3090/455/45 kHz
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast, Long Wave and more than two Short Wave bands.
  • Power type and voltage
  • AC/DC-set / 115; 230 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • - This model requires external speaker(s).
  • Power out
  • 1 W (unknown quality)
  • Material
  • Metal case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Communications Receiver AR-8516 - RCA Radiomarine Products
  • Shape
  • Boatanchor (heavy military or commercial set >20 kg).
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 558 x 289 x 444 mm / 22 x 11.4 x 17.5 inch
  • Notes
  • RCA Radiomarine Communications Receiver AR-8516: triple conversion receiver covering 80 - 30'000 kHz in 18 continuously tuneable bands, reception modes A1 (CW), A2/A3 (AM), SSB, sensitivity above 3 kHz 2 uV AM, 1 uV CW mode. IF filter (-6/-60 dB) 6/20 kHz, 3/7 kHz, 1,5/6 kHz, 0,8/4 kHz, 0,1 kHz. Tuneable BFO in shortwave bands, noise blanker.

    Triple conversion superhet, 1st IF 1090-3090 kHz (or 2000-4000 kHz) tuneable, 2nd IF 455 kHz (mechanical IF filter), 45 kHz.

    Powered by 115 V DC or AC 45-65 Hz, 230 V with optional RM-288 Resistor unit, to be used from different power systems onboard ships.

    Accessories: RM-288 resistor unit for 230 V use, RM-289 isolation transformer 115/230V AC, RM-290 loudspeaker unit. Desktop cabinet or 19 inch relay rack.

    The sister model RCA Radiomarine CRM-R6A with different tube is the standard AC mains version.

    Of the receiver AR-8516, only one small badge is reported to be made in 1961.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 41 kg / 90 lb 4.9 oz (90.308 lb)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Martin Bösch. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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