Philips - AL 990 Radio
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Philips AL990 portable world receiver, manufactured in 1982, in good physical condition, tested and working, weight 4.6 kg and includes a power cord.
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Collectors Item
Quantity 1
Object portable world receiver
Brand Philips AL990
Model Philips AL990
Year 1982
Origin: Netherlands
Dimensions in cm (length, width, height) 35 x 13 x 27 cm
Condition: Good
Details:
The Philips AL990 is a portable world receiver that was produced in the Netherlands in 1982. It was known for its ability to receive a wide range of frequencies, making it popular among shortwave radio enthusiasts.
Specifications and functions
Frequency bands: The AL990 could receive multiple frequency bands, including:
Long golf (LW)
Midgolf (MW)
Shortwave (SW), with multiple subbands (SW1 through SW5)
FM
Antennas: To optimize reception of different frequencies, the receiver was equipped with multiple antennas:
An extendable whip antenna
A foldable, rotatable ferrite antenna for LW and MW.
Fine tuning (BFO): The AL990 is equipped with a BFO function (Beat Frequency Oscillator) to receive SSB signals (Single Sideband), which is important for listening to amateur radio and other special transmissions.
The device features a foldable carrying handle, a rotatable antenna, an analog and digital display with frequency indication, a built-in quartz clock, and an alarm system with two alarm functions.
Year of manufacture: The receiver was introduced to the market in 1982.
P.S.; I don't know how to set the quartz clock.
Is insured and, of course, very well packaged and shipped.
Collectors Item
Quantity 1
Object portable world receiver
Brand Philips AL990
Model Philips AL990
Year 1982
Origin: Netherlands
Dimensions in cm (length, width, height) 35 x 13 x 27 cm
Condition: Good
Details:
The Philips AL990 is a portable world receiver that was produced in the Netherlands in 1982. It was known for its ability to receive a wide range of frequencies, making it popular among shortwave radio enthusiasts.
Specifications and functions
Frequency bands: The AL990 could receive multiple frequency bands, including:
Long golf (LW)
Midgolf (MW)
Shortwave (SW), with multiple subbands (SW1 through SW5)
FM
Antennas: To optimize reception of different frequencies, the receiver was equipped with multiple antennas:
An extendable whip antenna
A foldable, rotatable ferrite antenna for LW and MW.
Fine tuning (BFO): The AL990 is equipped with a BFO function (Beat Frequency Oscillator) to receive SSB signals (Single Sideband), which is important for listening to amateur radio and other special transmissions.
The device features a foldable carrying handle, a rotatable antenna, an analog and digital display with frequency indication, a built-in quartz clock, and an alarm system with two alarm functions.
Year of manufacture: The receiver was introduced to the market in 1982.
P.S.; I don't know how to set the quartz clock.
Is insured and, of course, very well packaged and shipped.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Philips
Model
AL 990
Multiple Models
No
Physical condition
Good
Nr of items
1
Includes
Power cord
Year of Manufacturing
1982
Weight
4.6 kg
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
