Anyone like to comment on this radio Racal Javelin RC9125?

[fodendaf]

Racal Javelin RC9125 HF Transceiver 12V 125W PEP NEW | eBay

ebay id:280929129284
I'm not going to buy this one but I was wondering is this an sdr like the mororola micom 2E? . I see very little on google about it.

 

[Craig]

Other than the seller is attempting to sell the item as NOS when it appears used from the exterior images. Know nothing about the unit, likewise virtually nothing worth mentioning comes up on a Google query.

 

[fodendaf]

the seller says the images were from a gutted box though.

 

[Captain Kilowatt]

Look at the ad and read it again. The seller says the inside images were from a damaged unit that is NOT for sale and the scuffed up exterior images are clearly labeled LIBRARY images meaning they are NOT from the unit being offered for sale. With continuous coverage from 2.0-30.0 MHz they would make a nice HF rig if you could get the control head as well.Racal made some mighty fine stuff to say the least.

 

[fodendaf]

Right you are captain. I found some more about racal radios here All about Racal RA3701 and RA3712 Receivers if anyone is interested. It looks like it has a rs232 port so no remote head needed.

 

[Se7en]

Off topic sorta...
I'll have a javelin any day

BTW to OP link is dead?

 

[Captain Kilowatt]

BTW to OP link is dead?

BTW to dystopian, check again. link is fine.

 

[Mudfoot]

I've seen Racal radios used in a couple of our embassies.

 

[Se7en]

BTW to dystopian, check again. link is fine.

Ah yes it's working now.

 

[packrat]

I wonder what that is in American dollars? Looks like he has been trying to sell it for a while, as he has 5 offers going back to Aug. 2.

 

[Captain Kilowatt]

I wonder what that is in American dollars? Looks like he has been trying to sell it for a while, as he has 5 offers going back to Aug. 2.

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[Cosmic Muffin]

The Javelin was developed by Matthew Kendall and Nick Massey at Racal in Vancouver in the late 90's. I worked with them, particularly in modifying an SGC ATU to handle the continuous power output. It was a superbly-designed radio, built like a tank and probably ahead of its time. It did not sell well and probably contributed to the closing of Racal in Vancouver in the late 90's.

 

[Shadetree Mechanic]

The Javelin was developed by Matthew Kendall and Nick Massey at Racal in Vancouver in the late 90's. I worked with them, particularly in modifying an SGC ATU to handle the continuous power output. It was a superbly-designed radio, built like a tank and probably ahead of its time. It did not sell well and probably contributed to the closing of Racal in Vancouver in the late 90's.

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