Sangean ATS-818ACS AM/FM/SW Receiver with Programmable Cassette Recorder

Sangean ATS-818ACS AM/FM/SW Receiver with Programmable Cassette Recorder

Sangean ATS-818ACS AM/FM/SW Receiver with Programmable Cassette Recorder

Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description
This portable radio/cassette recorder is a short-wave enthusiast's dream, offering FM, AM, and short-wave radio reception (all short-wave bands from 120 to 11 meters), as well as a built-in cassette recorder that can be programmed to record specific stations at specific times. The ATS-818ACS also features a beat-frequency oscillator for single sideband (SSB) and continuous wave (CW) (i.e., Morse code) reception--broadcasting methods often employed by amateur radio practitioners.

This is a dual-conversion receiver, meaning it passes the incoming signals through two intermediate stages to eliminate interference and more precisely select its incoming channels. It has five tuning methods: direct frequency input, auto scan, manual scan, memory recall, and rotary dial. The ATS-818ACS has 45 memory presets to help you hop to favorite stations in a jiffy. The receiver's output power is 800 mW, and it uses a single 3-inch, 4-ohm speaker.

For operating power, the unit needs four D batteries with an optional three AA batteries for backup. An AC adapter is included. Other features include a radio/buzzer clock alarm, a wide/narrow filter for AM radio, an adjustable sleep timer, RF gain control, a tone control with safety lock, a signal strength and battery indicator, and dual time display for local time and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Continuous AM coverage ranges from 150 to 29999 kHz, while FM reception covers 87.5 to 108 MHz. The ATS-818ACS comes with an external antenna adapter and a short-wave handbook.

Product Description:
This multipurpose Sangean AM/FM with cassette shortwave receiver is a shortwave connoisseur's dream come true. The radio receives AM, FM and shortwave radio reception, and the built-in cassette recorder can be programmed to record specific stations at specific times. The dual-conversion receiver also has a beat-frequency oscillator for single sideband (SSB) and continuous wave (CW—i.e., Morse code) reception, which are 2 broadcasting methods used by amateur radio enthusiasts. The clock's dual time display shows local and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Also has continuous AM coverage ranging from 150- to 29,999-kHz. Other features include a preset system that holds up to 45 frequencies in memory, radio/buzzer clock alarm, adjustable sleep timer, signal strength and low-battery indicator, external antenna, AC adapter and a shortwave handbook. Imported. 7-1/2Hx2-1/2Wx11-1/2L".
Sangean ATS-818ACS AM/FM/SW Receiver with Programmable Cassette Recorder
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • Wish I have gotten it sooner.
  • Enjoyable radio adventure
  • Shortwave came up short
 Sangean ATS-818ACS AM/FM/SW Receiver with Programmable Cassette Recorder

Manufacturer: Sangean
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:
  • Receives all shortwave bands from 120m to 11m
  • BFO (beat-frequency oscillator) for SSB (single sideband) and CW (continuous wave) reception
  • 45-station memory
  • Programmable cassette recorder so you'll never miss your favorite radio show
  • Radio/buzzer clock alarm

ASIN: B000066R6L

Amazon.com Product Description

This portable radio/cassette recorder is a short-wave enthusiast's dream, offering FM, AM, and short-wave radio reception (all short-wave bands from 120 to 11 meters), as well as a built-in cassette recorder that can be programmed to record specific stations at specific times. The ATS-818ACS also features a beat-frequency oscillator for single sideband (SSB) and continuous wave (CW) (i.e., Morse code) reception--broadcasting methods often employed by amateur radio practitioners.

This is a dual-conversion receiver, meaning it passes the incoming signals through two intermediate stages to eliminate interference and more precisely select its incoming channels. It has five tuning methods: direct frequency input, auto scan, manual scan, memory recall, and rotary dial. The ATS-818ACS has 45 memory presets to help you hop to favorite stations in a jiffy. The receiver's output power is 800 mW, and it uses a single 3-inch, 4-ohm speaker.

For operating power, the unit needs four D batteries with an optional three AA batteries for backup. An AC adapter is included. Other features include a radio/buzzer clock alarm, a wide/narrow filter for AM radio, an adjustable sleep timer, RF gain control, a tone control with safety lock, a signal strength and battery indicator, and dual time display for local time and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Continuous AM coverage ranges from 150 to 29999 kHz, while FM reception covers 87.5 to 108 MHz. The ATS-818ACS comes with an external antenna adapter and a short-wave handbook.

Product Description

AM/FM/Shortwave radio with programmable cassette recorder Built-in speaker Jack for optional earphone Includes AC adapter Click Here to Download the PDF Manual

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Wish I have gotten it sooner........2003-06-04

I received my Sangean ATS-818ACS AM/FM/SW Receiver from Amazon.com in two days with the book Passport to World Band Radio, 2003 which is a must for anyone just starting out like me. In virtually five minutes I picked up the BBC and a broadcast from China. This is unquestionably the best radio I ever owned. I recently moved to a heavy populated district that is enclosed by trees so it has been difficult to tune in all the stations in my FM listening zone with my conventional radios. I tried XM Satellite radio but although they pride themselves with their 100 channels of variety after awhile I felt like I was being programmed by another conglomerate like Clear Channel plus there is a monthly fee to continue XM. With my Sangean I can receive at least 50 times more stations then XM and a better variety of music, news and different opinions from around the globe. I am new to the world of Short Wave and even if I don't use it often for the price I paid and the fact that I can get all my FM Stations to come in clear makes it worth the money. Since short wave has endless possibilities my next purchase will probably be the Grundig 800 Millennium or a model by Drake. If Amazon has the Sangean ATS-818ACS on sale again pick it up it will lead you out The Matrix.

4 out of 5 stars Enjoyable radio adventure.......2003-05-01

This radio was a replacement for a Thomas Radio. With Television being a medium that is starting to become mundane we were looking for a new form of entertainment. We decided to revert back to radio ( talk / Variety ) and this radio fit the bill. I am very pleased with the ease of use and the reception on the shortwave band ( I am a novice ). Contrary to some reviews I found the sound quality very good. The tape recorder is a plus if you have friends that doubt what you might have heard. Overall, this is a good value. One drawback was the owners manual. If you are a novice you,ll probably have to educate yourself to understand some of the terms.

1 out of 5 stars Shortwave came up short.......2003-05-01

I bought the Sangean ATS-818ACS because it was recommended and because of its programmable cassette recorder. I was especially interested in listening to shortwave broadcasts for the first time and to recording AM/FM programs that I miss because I work nights. From Day 1, the radio was a pain to use. The manual was written in Taiwan by someone who could barely read and write English. Shortwave reception was dreadful, even after purchasing an outside antenna at Radio Shack. The programmable cassette recorder doesn't include a cut-off time, so the recorder runs until the tape ends, and you can only record one broadcast. Plus, the radio comes on every day at the programmed time until you reset a new time, then the radio comes on daily at that new time. The manual doesn't explain how to avoid that annoyance. ...

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