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An AM/FM stereo tuner with preset tuning that allows you to select an FM station with push buttons.

It comes with 5 FM mini-dials in addition to the conventional main dial. If you preset it to your favorite station, you can tune it just by pressing the button.
Up to 6 stations can be preset.

FET is used for the FM front-end to improve the image ratio and sensitivity.

Two ICs are used for mid-wave amplification to improve selectivity and S/N ratio.

It is equipped with a noise filter that is effective for FM stereo, an FM muting circuit that cuts out inter-station noise when detuning, a level control that can change the output terminal, and a Rec terminal that enables direct tape recording.

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Type AM/FM stereo tuner
FM tuner circuit system 1 FET, 3 varactor, RF amplifier 1 stage
Tuner with preset by varactor method
Two ICs are used for the IF part.
FM antenna input 300 Ω balanced type
Receiving band FM : 76 MHz to 90 MHz
AM : 535 kHz to 1,605 kHz
Sensitivity (IHF) FM : 2.2 μ V
AM : 10 μ V
Capture ratio 1.8 dB (82 MHz, IHF)
Image ratio FM : 60 dB (82 MHz, IHF)
Effective selectivity 35 dB (± 400 kHz)
Signal-to-noise ratio 62dB(IHF)
52 dB (30% modulation)
Distortion factor 1% (60 dB input, 400 Hz, 100% modulation)
Output voltage 50 mv ~ 500 mv
(400 Hz, 300% modulation, controllable)
Accessory circuit FM muting circuit
Automatic switching between FM mono and stereo
MPX Noise Filter
AM ferrite bar antenna
Signal strength meter
FM stereo indicator lamp
FM-AFC
Tape Rec connector
Power supply voltage 100 VAC, 50Hz/60Hz
Power consumption 11VA
External dimensions Width 370x Height 118x Depth 337 mm
Weight 5.6kg