The Kenwood R-600 is a easy-to-use receiver, it covers the 150 kHz through 30 MHz in thirty 1 MHz bands for reception of CW, SSB and AM. The circuits include a PLL synthesizer, band-pass RF filters interlocked with the band selector switch, ceramic IF filters interlocked with the mode switch, noise blanker, 20 dB RF attenuator, wide-narrow selectivity, tone control, record Jack. The speaker unit is placed behind the front panel for better tone quality. The frequency display uses easy-to-read LED, which indicate true operating frequency accurate to the 1 kHz order. The antenna terminals can be selected according to the signal frequency or the antenna system employed. A fuse is installed in the antenna circuit to prevent damage from lightning. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 1982.
Reference market : amateur-radio
R-600 specifications
General |
Frequency coverage | |
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0.1500 ~ 30.0000 MHz | |
Mode | |
CW / LSB / USB / AM |
Receiver |
Sensitivity | |
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SSB / CW | 5 uV (0.15~2 MHz, 10 dB S+N/N) [1]
0.5 uV (2~30 MHz, 10 dB S+N/N) |
AM-N | 50 uV (0.15~2 MHz, 10 dB S+N/N) [1]
5 uV (2~30 MHz, 10 dB S+N/N) |
Selectivity | |
SSB / CW | 2.7 kHz (-6dB)
5.0 kHz (-50dB) |
AM-N | 2.7 kHz (-6dB)
5.0 kHz (-50dB) |
AM-W | 6 kHz (-6dB)
18 kHz (-50dB) |
RF attenuator | |
20 dB | |
Image rejection | |
>60 dB | |
IF rejection | |
>60 dB | |
NB (Noise Blanker) | |
Yes | |
IF (Intermediate Frequency) | |
1° | 40.455 MHz |
2° | 10.455 MHz |
3° | 455 kHz |
Features |
Antenna | |
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SO239 50Ω
Screw terminals 50Ω Screw terminals 500Ω |
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Power supply | |
100/120 220/240 VAC | |
Power consumption | |
16W | |
Audio power | |
1.5 W on 8Ω | |
Audio output | |
Jack 6.35 mm (4~16Ω headphone) | |
Connections | |
Jack 3.5 mm (4~16Ω speaker)
Jack 2.5 mm (REC, 300mV/2kΩ) Screw terminal (Mute) |
Mechanical and environmental data |
Dimensions | |
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299 (W) x 110 (H) x 200 (D) mm | |
Weight | |
4.5 kg |
- 50Ω antenna input.
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R-600 circuit description :
Trio Kenwood R-600 circuit description:
3 VCO for the 1st frequency conversion and SN74xx TTL ICs for the PLL
R-600 price
We have collected for your convenience the Trio Kenwood R600 sale price (Euro) and its trend over time. Useful to guarantee a cheaper purchase of this radio and to put it for sale in the second-hand market. Of course offers, accessories, warranty terms and conditions can lead to different figures.
Price | Date | Condition |
EUR 135.00 | 2022-feb |
Second Hand Good working order |
EUR 165.00 (219USD) |
2013-sep |
Second Hand In good condition. There are a few small scratches in the top cabinet, comes with power lead |
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