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The Lowe HF-225 follows on the success of the Lowe HF-125, and has been designed specifically to fulfil the requirements of the dedicated shortwave listener or DX enthusiast. Its ability to perform on a crowded band with strong adjacent stations is one of its major strengths. The HF-225 is easy to use with controls being simple and sensible. Continuous coverage from 30 kHz to 30 MHz is provided in AM, USB, LSB and CW modes. The optional D-225 adds FM narrow mode and synchronous AM. Unlike other receivers the HF-225 comes complete with a comprehensive range of bandwidths: 2.2 kHz for SSB (and AM ECSS), 4, 7 and 10 kHz for AM reception. A 200 Hz audio filter is included for the CW listener. Tuning is accomplished through the use of 1 MHz UP/DOWN buttons and a multi-speed main tuning knob with recessed finger hole. Direct frequency entry is available with the optional KPAD-1 keypad controller. Thirty memories store your favorite stations. Antenna jacks are provided for either a PL-259 (50 ohm) or single wire (600 ohm). Jacks are provided for headphones, record out, speaker, 12V DC power and optional keypad. The Lowe HF-225 provides elegant simplicity without sacrificing performance.
The Lowe HF-225E is an enhanced version of the HF-225.
General characteristics
- HAM bands
- ?
- Frequency stability
- < ±30 Hz in 1 hour typical
- Tuning steps
- 8 Hz / 0.05 kHz
- Memories
- 30 channels in 1 bank(s)
Receiver
- RX-range
- 0.03-30 MHz
- Modulations
- AM AM-sync N-FM CW USB LSB
- Sensitivity
- 0.5 µV SSB 2-30 Mhz
- Selectivity
- 2.2 kHz 2.3 kHz -6 dB
4.0 kHz 5.9 kHz -6 dB
7.0 kHz 8.8 kHz -6 dB
10 kHz 10.5 kHz -6 dB - Filters
- ?
- Receiver system
- Double conversion superheterodyne
- IF-frequencies
- 1st: 45 MHz
2nd: 455 kHz - Image rejection
- ?
- Audio output
- 1.6W 8 ohms 5% THD
Connections
- Antenna
- SO-239 + Hi-Z
- Impedance
- 50 Ω
- Other
- -
Electrical
- Power requirements
- 12V DC or internal batteries
- Current drain RX
- ?
- TX
- -
Physical
- Dimensions (w×h×d)
- 253 × 109 × 204 mm (9.96 × 4.29 × 8.03 in)
- Weight
- 1.90 kg (4.2 lbs)
- Form factor
- Mobile
- Manufactured
- Between 1990 and 1998 in Great Britain
Other features
- Usage
- Amateur / Ham radio operators
- Features + options
- -
- Accessories
- -
- RigReference ID
- 3557
- MPN
- LOWE-HF-000225
Manuals, diagrams and brochures
- Lowe HF-225 User Manual PDF - 2.09 MB, submitted by Gerd
- Lowe HF-225 Service Manual PDF - 4.61 MB, submitted by Gerd
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