JRC NRD-535D Shortwave Radio Communications Ham Receiver **ONE OF JRCs FINEST**

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JRC NRD-535D Shortwave Radio Communications Ham Receiver **ONE OF JRCs FINEST**. On the initial model the NRD 505, Japan Radio reportedly made less than 1,000 units and this receiver broke new ground for enthusiasts with its high construction standards and precise digital readout. Note: In order to be in compliance with Ebay rules and to prevent unintentional keyword spamming, we have placed asterisks * in the historical information below so that we can include this information in this listing. Thank you! This is a Japan Radio NRD-535D that is used and in good overall cosmetic condition. The front panel looks very nice with a couple of minor marks. The metal covers to these 535D's are often easily scratched and you will see a few minor marks on the covers of this unit as well. We ask that you please look at the variety of pictures at the top of this listing to view the cosmetic condition and to confirm our verbal description. We provide HD pictures and hope that you use them as part of our Ebay description. Operationally, was properly tested and we found it to work exceptionally well with no need for any adjustments to the circuits. Sensitivity was outstanding. We do want to mention that the display no longer offers full intensity, but you can still easily see all of the display characters. Please note that we fully test all the equipment that passes through our hands. Of these 535D's, ten of the last twelve to pass through our hands had issues. Most often these problems were minor, but they can greatly affect operation of the receiver. One receiver was missing the ECSS board entirely and five other receivers had an ECSS board that was so far out of alignment that it would not lock on the signal. One receiver took a hit to the front panel during shipment and two knobs were jammed against the panel overlay and two of the buttons were jammed together preventing proper operation of the functions. Serial is #53493 and this particular 535 comes with the "D" package including the extra 1000 Hz filter, ECSS board and bandwidth control board. In addition to the NRD-535D, the buyer will receive: AC power cord copy of the owner's manual copy of the service manual copy of the sales brochure Passport Whitepaper AM Synchronous Detection Tutorial paper JRC NRD-535D Proceedings Newsletter review - Bob Evans JRC NRD-535D receiver as a Medium-Wave Receiver review WRTH review - 1992 (World Radio & Television Handbook) Passport review - 1992 (Passport to World Band Radio) Passport review - 1993 (retested) Passport review - 1997 Medium Wave Circle review QST review - May 1997 Drake R8 and The JRC NRD-535D Proceedings newsletter review NRD Notes (scarce newsletter of mods & other info) - Issue No. One 1993 Gilfer Radio catalog page 1995-96 Gilfer Radio catalog page 1991 Gilfer Radio catalog page 1993 Universal Radio catalog page 1993 WRTH advertisement copy 1991 WRTH advertisement copy 1996 Finally, included is a CD containing much of the documentation above plus service notes, mods, computer command software, promotional materials, reviews, etc. This CD is not for sale separately, but is given freely and included with this NRD-535D and contains 514 MB of files . (we ask that you refrain from emailing to request that we sell these documents separately) These documents will help to make the owner aware of features, operation and give service diagnostics and repair tools should they ever be required. However, these JRC receivers are well built and the likelihood for that is minimal. In 1977, Japan Radio Co. had introduced its first radio into the consumer market for shortwave enthusiasts. JRC had a long history of manufacturing commercial and military equipment and now began it's foray in a highly competitive market dominated by such names as C*ollins and D*rake. On the initial model the NRD*505, Japan Radio reportedly made less than 1,000 units and this receiver broke new ground for enthusiasts with its high construction standards and precise digital readout. Cost of this receiver was over $2,200 which was a tidy sum of money in the 70s. This receiver was followed by other highly acclaimed models such as the NRD*515 and NRD*525 and JRC showed it's inclination to listen to the market...building on it's successes and offering new features with each new model. Then in 1991, JRC introduced the NRD-535 model to a welcome marketplace. This model continued on the success of previous models and offered even more features for about the same price as previous models. However accessories continued to mushroom with this model, and later in the production cycle, JRC introduced the NRD-535D version that incorporated several desired options packaged from the factory for an additional $400 and intended to save some money for enthusiasts who were inclined to purchase these upgrade options. The features of the 535D over the basic 535 were: 1. CFL-243 - This feature allowed for adjustment of the bandwidths that were formerly locked in at 4 and 2 KHz. Now operators could adjust this control to narrow the 2 kHz filter or the 4 kHz filter in 10 Hz steps without varying its center frequency, ensuring effective interference rejection when in AM mode. 2. CMF-78 - Perhaps the most exciting feature in the NRD-535D is the CMF-78 Exalted Carrier Selectable Sideband (ECSS) circuit. Often when receiving an AM signal you will encounter interference from an adjacent station. The interference will manifest itself on either the upper or lower sideband of the signal you are trying to hear. The ECSS feature will select the sideband that is not affected and deliver the signal to you with high tonal quality. Additionally, if the shortwave audio signal suffers from fading distortion due to the long distance transmission of the signal, this ECSS will help prevent the distortion and clarify the signal. 3. CFL-233 - This feature adds another filter at 1000 KHz for the user and is popular with RTTY (radio teletype) listeners as it gives the appropriate filter to hear and decode these signals or for CW or very narrow sideband. There are loads of other features on the standard NRD-535 such as: Triple Conversion Superheterodyne that provides superb sensitivity and image rejection Reception of AM - SSB - CW - FAX - FM - RTTY modes Sensitivity of less than .1 uV on SSB from 1.6 to 30 MHz Timer and recording output that allows the user to control the receiver when absent to record programs on cassette or on the computer. 24 Hour Clock BFO Notch Filter - attenuates up to -40 dB and allows offending interference to be nulled without needing to select a narrower bandwidth and losing fidelity. Dual Noise Blankers - helps to get rid of both woodpecker and interference from auto ignition systems and other similar interference sources 200 Memory Channels & Scan - A sophisticated 200 channel non-volatile scanning memory stores frequency, mode, AGC, ATT and IF filter selection. Channels can be scanned at a user-defined rate (.5 to 5 seconds/channel). Sweep reception can be adjusted from .05 to .5 seconds/step. PBS- Passband tuning that allows the adjustment of + or - 1 KHz without needing to change bandwidths AGC - Fast, Slow or Off positions Tone Control for altering the sound for listener preference Dimmer - 4 positions to change the dial brightness so that the 535D can be adjusted for viewing environment & listener preferences RS-232 Port - To allow the receiver to be operated using a PC. The receiver does not come with the connecting cable or operating software, but there are several sources for these items. Modular Design to facilitate service Ext Speaker Jack - While the speaker on the 535D is better than many communications receivers, attaching an external speaker like an inexpensive Radio Shack Optimus or a Sounds Sweet speaker will greatly enhance listening to shortwave programs. Dial Lock RF Gain The JRC-535 series receiver has been highly acclaimed by a number of noteworthy sources. In his book, Shortwave Receivers Past and Present, Fred Osterman calls this "an outstanding general coverage receiver". In the 1998 edition of Passport To World Band Radio, it is written that the 535D is "one of the best and quietest DX receivers ever tested." "An exceptional receiver for snaring tough DX signals, notably in the "D" version, with the best ergonomics we've come across in a tabletop model. The NRD-535 won the 1991 World Radio TV Handbook Industry Award for the Best Communications Receiver and Passport listed it as a Passport's Choice for outstanding receiver and value. If you would like to see a professional reviews of this model, you can read about it here: https://mwcircle.org/legacy-receiver-reviews/receiver-review-nrd-535/ (please copy and past link in your internet browser) Or if you prefer to know what other owners / users think, you can read about them here. Also, these reviews are for both the basic 535 and the advanced 535D: https://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6090 (copy and paste link in your internet browser) Please use the Ebay shipping calculator to determine your shipping cost. This cost includes proper packing materials for safe delivery and insurance cost against damage or loss. Those buyers living outside the USA are also welcome to purchase from us. We have shipped to 113 countries during the past 26 years on Ebay and we are happy to ship virtually anywhere in the world as served by Ebay's Global Shipping Program (which unfortunately excludes many countries in Europe due to strict customs requirements). 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