Collins 51J-4

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Receivers
Updated: 09/02/2026

Collins 51J-4

Confidence score: 50%
Estimated value
348€

Theoretical estimate

296€

Minimum

400€

Maximum

Specifications

GENERAL

Type
HF receiver
Frequency range
0.54 - 30.5 MHz in thirty 1 MHz bands
Tuning steps
Continuous
Frequency stability
Within 300 Hz @ room temperature if the nearest 100 KHz calibration point is used to adjust the fiducial
Mode
AM / CW / MCW
Channels / memory management
None
Power supply
Mains: 115 / 230 VAC (Fixed power cord)
Current drain / power consumption
85 W
Antenna impedance / connector
Hi-Z / SO-239
Dimensions (W*H*D)
483*267*333 mm (19*10.5*13.11")
Weight
19.5 Kg (43 lb)
Other features
Noise limiter. 500 KHz IF output. 100 KHz calibrator.

RECEIVER SECTION

Receiver system
Single conversion superheterodyne (1.5-3.5 MHz) IF: 500 KHz Double conversion superheterodyne (3.5-30.5 MHz) 1st IF: 1.5-2.5 MHz (Even bands) - 2.5-3.5 MHz (Odd bands) 2nd IF: 500 KHz Triple conversion superheterodyne (0.5-1.5 MHz) 1st IF: 10.5-11.5 MHz 2nd IF: 2.5-3.5 MHz 3rd IF: 500 KHz
Sensitivity
Band 1: Less than 15 uV gives 1 W @ 10 dB S/N Band 2-30: Less than 5 uV gives 1 W @ 10 dB S/N
Selectivity
100 Hz to 6.3 KHz (Depending on filter complement & selectivity setting)
AF output power / speaker
1.5 W at 15% distortion / External only
External speaker connector
4 or 600 ohm, Screw terminals
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