It is still one of my favorite radios because of its styling, portability, audio quality, and amazing am fm dx performance. Panasonic rf2200 telescopic antenna restoration johns. This radio compares favorably with my panasonic rf 2200 for am dxing. Panasonic rf 2200 this discontinued, 1970s era analog radio remains a marvel of engineering. These vintage panasonic rf 2200 receivers are really amazing in performance. Jan 14, 2009 panasonic rf 2200 rehab i was on craigslist columbus looking for radios, as i am apt to do from time to time.
Buy panasonic rf 562d am fm sw shortwave transistor radio retro design battery operated. All circuits are covered in this manual including the vfo, bfo, if, audio, and power supply circuits. Panasonic answered later to serious radio kids with rf 2200, one of the highest watermark of the analog transistor shortwave portables. Panasonic rf 2400d am fm radio the panasonic rf 2400d is an upgrade to the original rf 2400 which had been available since 2015.
Not as strong a performer as its analog predecessor, the rf 2200. The rare and pricey panasonic rf 9000 am fmswlw portable radio demonstrated along with the panasonic rd9820. Describe your experience with the panasonic rf 2200 and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. Panasonic s unique rotating gyro antenna is a wonderful feature of the rf 2200 and a few other panasonic models of that era, although none are as iconic as the rf 2200 because none of them quite match the rf 2200 s overall am performance, although a few come close. Green berets ultralight bug out bag with gear recommendations duration. Now i dont chase weak dx signals but want to enjoy listening to the popular programs such as voa and bbc, 115 can be one of my preferred radios. I wanted something that was great on batteries, great on mw dx ing and shortwave. It also has the advantage of a digital readout, so i dont have to guess where i am on the dial. Panasonic rf2200, panasonic rf2200 shortwave radio receiver. Squelch, tonecontrol, tuning meter, carrying handle, telesopic antenna. The radio is very simple to operate and has an internal ferritecore antenna for am and an external rod antenna for fm. As a longtime radio enthusiast, i had for many years read about the legendary panasonic rf2200. There is a service manual and if you have the proper test equipment you can do it yourself. Any suggestions for a quick fix or is it possible to have a factory repair given its age.
My 2200 has been on my nightstand ever since my father bought one for us in the mid 70s. The rear panel has the battery compartment or can hold the ac cord. I just traded a am radio by ge and an old boom box huge someone them next to the trash for an rf 2200 panisonic in perfect shape. Panasonic is the trusted provider of quality audio products, its in our dna as part of our name sonic. The band selector starter getting finicky on connecting for the am band. I found one in an antiquepawn shop and it seems to work well but seems to drift on the digital readout. The weeks following christmas seems like a good time to look at the want ads for all kinds of goodies, no matter what your hobbies or interests are. Panasonic rf1150, panasonic rf1150 shortwave radio receiver. Jun 07, 2017 as a longtime radio enthusiast, i had for many years read about the legendary panasonic rf2200.
Antique radio forums view topic panasonic rf2200 2. The switchescontrols were scratchy, so he cleaned all he could with contact cleaner. From its raw sensitivity on mw to its rotating gyro am antenna to its two selectivity bandwidths, the rf 2200 is one of my favorites for mw dx. Panasonic rf 2200 8band shortwave fm am radio receiver this receiver is in good physical condition, with no major scratches that i can see. Has rotatable ferrite mw antenna and terminals for sw. The panasonic rf2200 never lets me down mario april 6, 2020 at 6. By continuing to use this website without changing your settings you consent to their use. Panasonic rf 2200 multiband 8 band shortwave radio for parts. Panasonic rf2200 portable radio sm service manual download. I would like to know if any of you on this forum has heard of this radio, made in 1970s. Describe your experience with the panasonic rf2200 and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. I am headed crosscountry again in about a week so we shall see.
Panasonic rf 2200 radio am, sw, fm 1970s aligned, tested, and ready the panasonic rf 2200 receives am, fm and shortwave bands. Tecsun s8800 v digitech ar1780 v cc skywave v panasonic rf 2200 just a quick demo of the s8800 on mw compared with other radios. Discontinued portable receivers the panasonic rf 2200 receives the am, fm and shortwave bands. No thanks to screwbay, now you cant touch an rf 2200.
Panasonic rf4900 communications receiver worldwidedx radio. Also an excellent am bcb dx machine with the ferrite bar antenna as long as the case. Panasonic rf9000 shortwave radio revised video youtube. Mw dx, short for mediumwave dxing, is the hobby of receiving distant mediumwave known as am in north america radio stations. The later rf 2900 features a blue fluorescent digital display plus am and fm frequencies are digitally displayed. See more ideas about antique radio, short waves and transistor radio. I certainly like the audio on the panasonic better than i do the ccrane, and the rotatable antenna on the rf2200 is fantastic, but i can use the qstick or other magnetically coupled antennas with the ccrane too. Hi all, ive seen a few posts now and then in regards to finding a replacement antenna for the panasonic rf 2200. However, the nature of the lower frequencies 530 1710 khz used by mediumwave radio stations is very much different from that of the vhf and uhf bands used by fm. Jan 06, 2010 panasonic rf 2200 am dxing, panasonic radio receiver, am dxing. Panasonic rf2800 panasonic rf3100 receiver dr29 dr31 rfb30. There are two terminals on the back panel for fm or am wire antennas.
Antique radio forums view topic panasonic rf2200 1. This new panasonic rf 2200 radio will be a joy to dx with in remote arizona this winter. The panasonic rf 2200 never lets me down mario april 6, 2020 at 6. Enjoy the confidence a traditional battery powered portable am fm radio provides. Am fm portable radio, ac and dc battery power aa, emergency music sports fm 87108 mhz station tuner rf 2400 rf 2400. View and download panasonic rf2200 operating instructions manual online. I made this short video on the blue ridge parkway at about 6,000 asl in the mid afternoon. The rf 2200 is probably one of the best priceperformance bargains ever conceived for a portable of its vintage.
Panasonic rf 4900 fm am 10band communications receiver original condition. Panasonic rf2400d amfm radio the panasonic rf2400d is an upgrade to the original rf2400 which had been available since 2015. Some here are going to accuse you of being on welfare. It should be noted that the rf 2400d is an upgrade to the previous rf 2400 and uses digital signal processing dsp to lock in the station.
Jan 21, 2017 panasonic rf 2200 8band am fmsw short wave portable radio asis for repair ebay saved from ebay. Use it while outside gardening, in your workshop, camping or during power outages listen to all your favorite stations, even grabs weak. Panasonic rf 2200 portable am,fm shortwave band reciver. Panasonic rf2200 operating instructions manual pdf. The continuously variable rf gain control is made for this application and the radio excels in sw dx in this circumstance. As a longtime radio enthusiast, i had read about the legendary panasonic rf2200 for several years before ever seeing one. Panasonics unique rotating gyro antenna is a wonderful feature of the rf2200 and a few other panasonic models of that era, although none are as iconic as the rf2200 because none of them quite match the rf2200s overall am performance, although a few come close. Ive done the same thing with my 2200, inadvertently left the power switch on for 12 hours or more. Panasonic rf 2200 vintage am fmshortwaveradio8banddoublesuperheterodyne. Demonstration of panasonic shortwave radio rf2200 receiving cw signals on 7mhz 40m and 10. Not a problem since the radio seems to sip power from the 4 d batts. Rf1090 radio panasonic, matsushita, national also tub. Thank you, this worked perfect for my rf 2200 radio.
Realistic dx 200 am ssb cw shortwave ham radio receiver see more. Mw dx is similar to tv and fm dx in that broadcast band bcb stations are the reception targets. In the field with the panasonic rf2200 the swling post. Jun 14, 2015 16 thoughts on in the field with the panasonic rf2200 james smith july 26, 2018 at 10. This is the service manual for one of panasonic s best multiband general coverage shortwave receivers, the rf 2200. The rf 2200 is widely acclaimed by enthusiasts as the ultimate am receiver, able to pick up and accurately identify stations that just arent audible on most receivers. The later rf 2900 features a blue fluorescent digital display plus am and fm frequencies are. Our tech tested it at the shop with a signal generator, and found that it received well on all bands. Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation on a product that you would purchase instead of this one, and so on. For am dx, youll love the finely graduated linear dial scale and will find a station at nearly every 10 khz stop.
Vintage panasonic 8 band rf2200 short wave amfm radio portable sw mw analog dx. Panasonic rf2200 rehab i was on craigslist columbus looking for radios, as i am apt to do from time to time. I originally just tried putting the replacement antenna through the base but there was not enough friction and i measured the replacement antenna base and it read 6. The 2 i had sent to me for work cleaning, aligning, and blue leds for dial lights were supposed thrift store finds at around 25 ea. While looking up the new sony, i happened to stumble across a blog that said the rf 1115 out performed it on the am broadcast band, and then went on to say that it was about 85% as good as the venerable rf 2200, the holy grail of portable broadcast band receivers. Panasonic rf2200 operating instructions manual pdf download. Panasonic rf2200 8 band portable short wave amfm radio. Panasonic portable 3band am, psb high, fm radio receiver model rf 1090. Your selection will be remembered for your next visit. I certainly like the audio on the panasonic better than i do the ccrane, and the rotatable antenna on the rf 2200 is fantastic, but i can use the qstick or other magnetically coupled antennas with the ccrane too. Several sources refer to it reverently as the holy grail of am analog portables, while others, more conservatively, simply say its the best am portable radio ever madea dxers dream. Our website uses cookies and similar tools to improve its performance and enhance your user experience.
Fm am sw 5band portable radio 19 pages portable radio panasonic rf 3100 operating instructions manual. I did buy a ge 72990a and a panasonic rf 2800 from them though. Save panasonic rf 2200 to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Panasonic rf 2200 and rd9820 another from my shortwave radio collection. Jan 16, 2010 demonstration of panasonic shortwave radio rf 2200 receiving cw signals on 7mhz 40m and 10. This radio is held by many to be about the best oldschool analog tabletop radio ever made. Has been stored since 1981, works great except one light is out on the left side upper meter. Externally it is identical to the first version except for the d in the model number on the front and rear of the radio. I tried like all get out to buy the 2nd on from them but no dice. Buy grundigeton s350 am fmshortwave field radio with alarm clock and sleep timer, variable rf gain control, fullrange speaker, bass and treble controllers black ngs350dlb. Panasonic 8 band rf 2200 short wave am fm radio portable sw mw analog dx 4 vintage panasonic 8 band rf 2200 short wave am fm radio portable sw mw.
I aligned my panasonic dr22 the rf2200s european cousin but i am not in the business. Does anyone have any experience with the panasonic rf 2600. To find out more about the cookies we use or how to change your settings, please see our cookies policy. Folks, im putting a panasonic rf 2200 8band radio and rd9820 antenna coupler up for trade. Radio vintage antique radio survival emergency preparedness radio amateur retro radios short waves transistor radio radio frequency. Quite a while ago, the volume on the am sw bands would go down to be almost inaudible, but would come back to normal if i fiddled with the switches above the volume dial. Shortwave radios free delivery possible on eligible purchases. There are jacks for earphone out, mpx output and record output. Electronics free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Join the rf 2200 yahoo users group, they may have some leads. Several sources refer to it reverently as the holy grail of am analog portables, while others more conservatively say its the best am portable radio ever madea dx ers dream. Panasonic 8 band model rf2200 radio short wave double. New listing panasonic rf 1102 am fm psb high 3 band portable radio tech service working.
This is a great little radio, especially on mw and it is easy to listen to for hours on end. One of my favorite older radios i no longer have was the panasonic rf 565, similar in size. It has a complete parts list, schematic, printed circuit board layouts, and physical diagrams. Everything works as it should, and i can personally attest that the tuner sure seems as sharp and. Panasonic rf2200 8band shortwave fm am radio receiver. Panasonic rf2200 rehab listening station buckeyeone.
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