Philips - AL 990 Radio

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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.