Trans-Oceanic 12 Band Portable Radio R-7000-1 Ch= 2WKR70

Zenith Radio Corp.; Chicago, IL

  • Year
  • 1980
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 130357
    • alternative name: Chicago Radio Lab

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • Semiconductors present.
  • Semiconductors
  • Main principle
  • Superhet with RF-stage; ZF/IF 10700/10700 kHz
  • Wave bands
  • Wave Bands given in the notes.
  • Power type and voltage
  • Line / Batteries (any type) / 120; D: 8 x 1.5 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil)
  • Material
  • Various materials
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Trans-Oceanic 12 Band Portable Radio R-7000-1 Ch= 2WKR70 - Zenith Radio Corp.; Chicago,
  • Shape
  • Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 351 x 259 x 157 mm / 13.8 x 10.2 x 6.2 inch
  • Notes
  • Model R-7000-1 is the successor of model R-7000 , with minor changes.

    Made in Taiwan by Zenith Taiwan Corp., a subsidiary of Zenith Radio Corp. Chicago, IL.

    Built-in BFO for SSB reception, squelch for PSB and AIR bands, variable RF gain.

    Frequency Coverage:

    LW: 170 – 450 KHz, MW: 540 – 1610 KHz, SW 1: 1.8 – 4 MHz, SW 2: 4.0 – 7.5 MHz, SW 3: 7.5 – 10.0 MHz, SW 4: 11.0 – 15.5 MHz, SW 5: 15.5 – 22 MHz, SW 6: 22 – 30 MHz, SW 7: 26.9 – 27.5 MHz ( CB ! ), FM: 88 – 108 MHz, VHF AIR: 107.8 – 136.5 MHz, VHF HI (PSB) 143.5 – 174.5 MHz

    The R-7000 employed an innovative approach using the FM’s 10.7 MHz IF for all bands, effectively eliminating the problem of “images” in SW reception ( which fall at multiples of the IF frequency ) without the added complexity of going to a dual conversion design.

    Only one IF string was needed rather than two.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 6 kg / 13 lb 3.5 oz (13.216 lb)
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 379.95 USD
  • Author
  • Model page created by a member from A. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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