The RadioShack / Realistic HTX-242 is a Mobile VHF Transceiver. It covers 136-174 MHz for receive and 144-148 MHz for transmit. The RF output is High: 45 W, Low: 10 W. It features CTCSS and DTMF. Dimensions are 42 × 142 × 160 mm. Power requirements are 13.8V DC +/- 15 %. Current drain on transmit is 4-8 A.
General characteristics
- HAM bands
- 2m
- Frequency stability
- ?
- Tuning steps
- 5 / 10 / 12.5 / 20 / 25 / 50 / 100 kHz
- Memories
- ?
Receiver
- RX-range
- 136-174 MHz
- Modulations
- FM
- Sensitivity
- 0.25 µV (12 dB SINAD)
- Selectivity
- 70 dB
- Filters
- ?
- Receiver system
- ?
- IF-frequencies
- ?
- Image rejection
- ?
- Audio output
- ?
Transmitter
- TX-range
- 144-148 MHz
- Modulations
- FM
- RF-output
- High: 45 W, Low: 10 W
Connections
- Antenna
- SO-239
- Impedance
- 50 Ω
- Other
- -
Electrical
- Power requirements
- 13.8V DC +/- 15 %
- Current drain RX
- ?
- TX
- 4-8 A
Physical
- Dimensions (w×h×d)
- 142 × 42 × 160 mm (5.59 × 1.65 × 6.30 in)
- Weight
- ?
- Form factor
- Mobile
- Manufactured
- Between 1998 and 20xx
Other features
- Usage
- Amateur / Ham radio operators
- Features + options
- CTCSS and DTMF
- Accessories
- -
- RigReference ID
- 3770
- MPN
- RADIOSHACK-/-REALISTIC-HTX-000242
Manuals, diagrams and brochures
- Radioshack HTX-242 Ower's Manual PDF - 116.2 kB, submitted by Gerd
- Upload relevant documents
Reviews & stories
| Rating | Title | Submitted |
|---|---|---|
| Great mobile rig | 12 years ago by Dan | |
| Great 2 Meter Rig | 15 years ago by ku4gw |
New and second-hand prices
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Based on historic data, today's second-hand price of the RadioShack / Realistic HTX-242 is around:
- USD 28.00 ~ USD 9.00
These estimates are based on the following prices:
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