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The Lowe HF-150 is a mobile shortwave receiver covering 0.03-30 MHz. It features image rejection better than 65 dB, 1 memory bank with 60 channels and operates on 12V DC external or 8LR6/AA internal power. The radio weighs 1.3 kg without batteries. Dimensions are 80 × 185 × 175 mm.

General characteristics

HAM bands
160m  80m  60m  40m  30m (WARC)  20m  17m (WARC)  15m  12m (WARC)  11m (CB)  10m  2000m 
Frequency stability
?
Tuning steps
?
Memories
60 channels in 1 bank(s)

Receiver

RX-range
0.03-30 MHz
Modulations
AM   AM-sync   USB   LSB  
Sensitivity
Into 50 ohms aerial input, for 10 dB S/N:
AM: <2 µV (50-500 kHz), <1 µV (0.5-30 MHz)
SSB: 1 µV (50-500 kHz), <0.5 µV (0.5-30 MHz)
Selectivity
2.6 kHz (-6 dB), 4.1 kHz (-60 db) with narrow filter
6.5 kHz (-6 dB), 10.2 kHz (-60 dB) with wide filter
Filters
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Receiver system
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IF-frequencies
?
Image rejection
Better than 65 dB
Audio output
?

Connections

Antenna
Clamps / screws + Hi-Z
Impedance
50Ω
Other
-

Electrical

Power requirements
12V DC external or 8LR6/AA internal
Current drain RX
130-300 mA
TX
-

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d)
185 × 80 × 175 mm (7.28 × 3.15 × 6.89 in)
Weight
1.30 kg (2.9 lbs) without batteries
Form factor
Mobile
Manufactured
Between 1992 and 1999 in Great Britain

Other features

Usage
Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features + options
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Accessories
-
RigReference ID
3554
MPN
LOWE-HF-000150

Manuals, diagrams and brochures

Lowe HF-150 Operating Manual PDF - 6.18 MB, submitted by Gerd
Lowe Hf150 Technical Manual PDF - 9.82 MB, submitted by Berend
 
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Reviews & stories

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It might look cute but its no toy. 12 years ago by Radio10

New and second-hand prices

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Based on historic data, today's second-hand price of the Lowe HF-150 is around:

  • EUR 214.00
  • USD 80.00

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These estimates are based on the following prices:

Year Historic price Condition Submitted by
2021 EUR 225.00 Used / Mint SWL_de
2012 USD 400.00 Used / Okay Radio10

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