The Sangean ATS-505P is a
great value. Coverage includes longwave from 153 - 279
KHz, Medium Wave from 520 - 1710 KHz, shortwave (with no
breaks) between 1711 KHz to 29.999 MHz. Also includes
the FM broadcast band between 87.5 and 108 MHz (stereo
earphone jack). The backlit display can show either
the frequency or the time (12 or 24 hour format). Tune
via the manual tuning
knob. There are also up-down buttons, automatic tuning,
keypad entry or from the 45 memories. The memories are
divided into 5 pages of 9 memories each.
There is one page available for long wave, one for medium
wave, one for FM and two for shortwave. The ATS 505 P
even tunes Morse code and single sideband (SSB) using a
separate clarify knob on the side of the radio. Single
Sideband allows for the reception of two-way communications
such as amateur radio, military, maritime and international
aeronautical traffic.
You may press in the tuning knob to select between normal and
fine tuning (1 to 10 KHz on AM/LW and 1 or 5 KHz on
shortwave).
Other features include: FM stereo to headphone jack,
9/10 KHz AM step, beep on/off, dial lock, dial lamp,
stereo-mono switch, alarm by radio or buzzer, auto-scan,
sleep-timer (15 - 20 mintues), tune LED, stereo-mono switch,
DX-Local switch, shortwave external antenna input and 6VDC
input jack. The back of the radio even has a flip-out
tilt stand.
The radio also includes the AC adaptor, windup antenna,
carrying case and earphones. Titanium matte finish.
Size is 8.5 x 3 x 1.6 inches. Weight is 1 pound 8
ounces. Requires four AA cells (not included).
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