Sangean ATS 505P Portable Shortwave Receiver with SSB

The Sangean ATS-505P is a teriffic value. Coverage includes longwave from 153 - 279 kHz, AM from 520-1710, shortwave solid from 1711-29999 kHz and FM 87.5-108 MHz (stereo to earphone jack).

The backlit display can show either the frequency or the time (12 or 24 hour format). Tune via the manual tuning knob, 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-505P 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 or 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 (15-120 mins), tune LED, stereo-mono switch, DX-Local Switch, shortwave external antenna input (3.5 mm) and 6 VDC input jack. The back of the radio even has a flip-out tilt stand.

Includes AC adapter, ANT-60 roll-up antenna plus protective carry case and earphones. Titanium matte finish. 8.5 x 5.3 x 1.6 inches 1 lb. 8 oz. (214x128x39mm 840g). Requires four "AA" batteries (not included)

Specifications and Features:

- AM/FM Stereo/SW (FM Stereo using supplied earbuds) - Continuous Coverage - Tunes continuously all shortwave bands and any frequency in between. (from 1.711 to 29.999) - 45 Memory Presets 9 Presets each on LW/MW/FM bands and 18 Presets each on SW bands - Tuning Methods include conventional rotary tuning and direct keypad entry. - Single Side Band Reception - Fine Tune Control - Dual Time Display for UTC and local time - 12/24 hour display - DX/Local Selector - External antenna jack - Illuminated display - Auto Preset System - Automatically determines all memory presets based upon signal strength of station. - Tone control - Auto/Manual Search - Auto Memory Scan - Scan and plays each memory preset in sequence for 7 seconds each. - Lock Switch - 9/10 kHZ Switch for MW (AM) broadcast band - Adjustable Sleep Timer takes 4 x "AA" batteries (not inlcuded) - Weight: 840g (without batteries) - Dimensions: (W x H x D) 8 1/2 x 5 x 1 1/2 inches ( 214 x 128 x 38.5 mm)