====== Century 21 Digital Model 574 ====== {{574.jpg?150|}} ===== Description ===== Medium power solid state cw transceiver covering 80 - 10 meters. Double direct conversion receiver. Built-in AC power supply. ===== Reviews ===== *[[http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/503|eHam]] ===== Sales Information ===== {{574_04_78.jpg?100|}} ===== Accessories ===== *Keyer Model [[670]] *Calibrator Model [[276]] *Crystal for 28.5 - 29.0 MHz Model [[273]] *DC Circuit Breaker Model [[1170]] ===== Specifications ===== ==== General ==== ***Frequency Coverage:** 3.5 to 4.0; 7.0 to 7.5; 14.0 to 14.5; 21.0 to 21.5; 28.0 to 28.5; 28.5 to 29.0 MHz. (Crystal not supplied for 28.5 to 29.0 MHz, but available as accessory, Model [[273]].) ***VFO Frequency Stability:** less than 20 Hz change per degree Fahrenheit, averaged over a 40o change from 70o to 110o, after 30 minute warmup. Less than 20 Hz change from 105 to 125 VAC line voltage. ***Direct Frequency Readout:** 5 red LED digits, 0.3" high, accurate to nearest 1 kHz. ***Tuning Rate:** Approximately 17 kHz per revolution of main tuning knob. ***Power Requirements:** 105 - 125 VAC, 50-60 Hz. 10 watts receive, 100 watts transmit. ***Construction:** Rigid aluminum chassis and sub-panels. Aluminum case. Grey front panel, black textured vinyl cover. ***Dimensions:** HWD 6.125" x 12.5" x 12" ***Weight:** 15.5 lbs ==== Receiver ==== ***Sensitivity:** 1 uV or less for 10 dB S+N/N. ***Selectivity:** Three position; 0.5, 1.0, and 2.5 kHz. ***VFO Frequency:** 5.0 to 5.5 MHz. Double Direct Conversion. ***Antenna Input:** 50 ohms, unbalanced. ***Audio Output:** 1 watt @ 8 ohms, less than 2% harmonic distortion. Built-in speaker; PHONES jack. ***Offset Tuning:** Approximately +/- 5 kHz, defeatable with ZERO BEAT switch. ==== Transmitter ==== ***DC Input Power:** 70 watts ***RF Output Power:** 25-30 watts, typical. ***Output Impedance:** 50 - 75 ohms, unbalanced. ***T/R Switching:** Full break-in cw with PIN diode switch.