The transceiver had microprocessor control and a digital PLL frequency synthesizer (10 MHz master oscillator). The transceiver had a dual 6-digit digital indicator (for ease of operation at separated receive and transmit frequencies), which showed the frequency up to 100 Hz. The tuning step was also equal to 100 Hz (5 kHz changed per turn of the tuning knob). In addition, the transceiver had an optical encoder, VOX, speech compressor, pulse interference suppressor, IF shift mode (Shift) and receive frequency (RIT). The transmitter's output transistor stage had overload and high SWR protection.

The transceiver had an electromechanical range switching drive.

Specifications:

Operating frequency range: 10-160 m + WARC

Sensitivity: 0.3 μV

Operating modes: LSB, USB, CW, RTTY

Bandwidth: 200 Hz, 400 Hz, 2.1 kHz

Image rejection: > 80 dB

Adjacent channel rejection: > 80 dB

Memory: 27 cells

Transmitter output power: 100 W

Power supply: 13.8 V and 3 AA batteries for memory

Dimensions: 15.6 x 35.6 x 34.9 cm

Weight: 15.9 kg

The transceiver had a built-in RS-232 serial interface, which allowed it to be controlled using a computer. The kit included a Heath H-89 computer program.

Additional accessories:

PS-9000 - power supply with built-in speaker and dual electronic clock.

Heath SS-9000 Transceiver User Manual