This is a large radio communications receiver with SSB capabilities and full coverage of the shortwave/longwave bands.

An advertisement in the 1988 edition of the "World Radio TV Handbook" shows that the R5000 has a built-in power supply, a signal strength meter, digital readout, and many other features.

An optional VC-20 converter can be added for reception of 108 through 174 MHz VHF, which includes some aircraft, police, and amateur (Ham) communications, as well as the weather band.

According to DXing.com, the Kenwood R-5000 was manufactured during the late 1980s and early-mid '90s.