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Realistic DX-150

DX-150
General Coverage Communications Receiver Rating (1-5): H (1)
Made In: Japan 1967-1969 Voltages: 120 VAC 12 VDC
Coverage: 535-30000 kHz Readout: Analog
Modes: AM/SSB-CW Selectivity: 4.5 kHz
Circuit: Single Conversion Physical: 14.2x6.5x9.25" 14 Lbs.
Features: ¼" Head. Jack, S-Meter, Mute Line, ANL, Dial Lamp, Standby, Bandspread, Antenna Trimmer, AVC.
Accessories: SP-150 Speaker, DC Pack (8xD)
New Price: $120 Used Price: $60-90
Comments: Although this radio presented a good value for its era, its lack of selectivity and frequency accuracy make it weak choice today. Ranges:  .535-1.6, 1.55-4.5, 4.5-13 and 13-30 MHz.

Realistic DX-150A

DX-150A
General Coverage Communications Receiver Rating (1-5): H (1)
Made In: Japan 1969-1972 Voltages: 120 VAC 12 VDC
Coverage: 535-30000 kHz Readout: Analog
Modes: AM/SSB-CW Selectivity: 4.5 kHz
Circuit: Single Conversion Physical: 14.2x6.5x9.25" 15 Lbs.
Features: ¼" Head. Jack, S-Meter, Mute Line, ANL, Dial Lamp, Standby, Bandspread, Antenna Trimmer, AVC.
Accessories: SP-150 Speaker, DC Pack (8xD)
New Price: $120> Used Price: $65-100
Comments: Main tuning bands:  .535-1.6, 1.55-4.5, 4.5-13 and 13-30 MHz. Bandspread bands: 3.5-4, 7-7.3, 14-14.35, 21-21.4, 28-29.5 MHz and CB channels 1-23. Similar to the DX-150, but with a FET front-end.
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