W4JBM's Realistic DX-160 Page. In 1967, Radio Shack introduced the DX-150 general coverage (535 kHz to 30 MHz) receiver. Over the next few years, this line underwent several improvements (the DX-150A and DX-150B). In 1975 the DX-160 was introduced with the most noticeable change being the addition of a LW band (150-400 kHz).

The DX-160 is sensitive, selective and durable; meaning it will perform for decades. If you get one, be sure to do a realignment of the circuits since component values have aged and changed over the decades, and clean the pots and switches.

Realistic DX-160 Cat.-No. 20-152 Amateur-R Radio Shack Tandy, Realistic, Micronta; USA, build 1975–1980, 30 pictures, 10 schematics, 11 semiconductors

Bandspread for 10-160 m and CB.

Bandspread bands: 3.5-4, 7-7.3, 14-14.35, 21-21.4 and 28-29.7 MHz plus CB channels 1-23. Supplied with a matching external speaker (shown). Note the additional coverage of the longwave band. Click here to view sold archive.

Big, beautiful, color-coded slide rule dial. Clearly marked and easy to use controls. Warm incandescent dial & meter lighting. Real analog signal strength meter. Heavy, solid feel. Yes, a welcome return to yesteryear. Performance? Not too shabby really. If properly aligned, these radios are sensitive and very quiet.

View and Download Realistic DX-160 owner's manual online. 5-band solid state communications receiver. DX-160 receiver pdf manual download.

The DX-160 is a good performing solid state Long Wave, Broadcast Band, and up to 30 MHz short wave receiver. It will operate from AC or 12 VDC power. Be sure to get the mating connector if you plan to use it that way. It has a ceramic filter in the IF, a BFO for SSB and CW reception with AVC and S meter function on all modes.

2016年5月14日 · A properly working DX-160 was more than capable of handling casual listening of the typical BCB and SW flamethrowers of its era, which was more of its intended market IMO given its price point. Despite being single conversion, it was a desktop receiver with a BFO, bandspread, selectable AGC, antenna trimmer, etc. for around half the price of ...

This fairly common Realistic DX-160 (Cat.-No. 20-152) communication receiver is a rare find because it is new old stock (NOS). This radio is a short-wave general coverage receiver, covering 150 kHz to 30 Mhz.