Great web page on the NRD-505
 

this person was an insider to JRC !


http://www.dingosystems.com/nrd505/index.html


I am shocked to learn that only 850 NRD-505's were ever made !!!!!!!

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this person was an insider to JRC !


http://www.dingosystems.com/nrd505/index.html


I am shocked to learn that only 850 NRD-505's were ever made !!!!!!!

Captain,

That is the problem with Shortwave and Amateur/HAM Equipment;
low sales volume. So the 'business model' requires High Mark-Ups
and Profits per Item; resulting in Higher Cost Per Item; which
then further limits the potential market for these items.

The Exception being 'portable' Shortwave Radios.

~ RHF
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this person was an insider to JRC !


http://www.dingosystems.com/nrd505/index.html



Beautiful radio, and so is the 515. I have an NRD-515 and I love it.

NRD-505 is partially based on R-390 design (minus vacuum tubes and
about 50 pounds lighter) . Actually,it is probably closer to Collins
651. Audio is not very clear, but it
was a hell of a radio when it came on the market in late 70's.