Realistic DX-160

Quick video of a Realistic DX-160 I recently got back working. Flipping through the bands.

[@KX4UL]

My Dad had a DX-160 with the matching speaker. It was fun to tune around all the bands. Amazing what you can listen to with this radio. I am going to keep my eyes open for one in good condition to purchase for myself. Thanks for the demo. Brings back great memories!

[@extremeedison]

The Realistic DX-160 radio has a dissimilar metal connection problem on the tuning printed circuit board with the rivets that connect the top side printed circuit to the printed circuit on the bottom side of the printed circuit board. Resoldering is not sufficient. The fix is to solder jumper wires on the top side of the board to replace the connection made by the printed circuit on the bottom side. Shining a bright light through the bottom of the board shows clearly where to solder the jumper wires on the top side. This is the RF amp and Local Oscillator circuit so it will require alignment. Operation without repair may be intermittent.

[@640amthemix]

Nice radio. I have a Realistic SW-100. New to the Channel just subscribed keep up the good work

[@W2AYZ]

Looks like a fun project. Also noticed an ant was visiting during the demo.

[@ai6yr500]

Ah yes, the radio shack unfortunately is not ant proof.