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BC-1A

BC-1A

BrandHeathkit
ManufacturerHeath Company, Daystrom, Incorporated
FunctionRadio Tuner (Kit)
Produced1957
CountryUnited States
Signal PathAnalog Hardware
Dimensions32 × 9.1 × 13.7 cm (W × H × D)
Weight6.6lbs (Net), 8lbs (Shipped)
Power105-125VAC, 50/60Hz 26W
Frequency Response20Hz-2kHz ±1dB, +7dB Pre-emphasis at 9.5kHz
Tuning Range550kHz-1.6MHz
IF Frequency455kHz
Sensitivity (1V Out)3µV
Output Voltage (3µV Input)1VRMS
Maximum Output Voltage (0.1V Input)11VRMS
Hum and Noise (100µV, 30% Modulation, 400Hz)40dB
SNR (3µV Input)12dB
SNR (2.5µV Input)6dB
Selectivity (Broad)27dB
Selectivity (Narrow)29dB
400Hz Distortion (100µV Signal, 70% modulation))2.6% (Generator Distortion: 1.6%)
RF Bandwidth20kHz
Whistle Filter10kHz
FinishSatin Gold
MSRP (1957)$26.95
Channels1 Channel
NotesSize and finish matched to WA-P2 and FM-3A