The RadioShack / Realistic DX-100 is a desktop shortwave receiver. It covers 0.55-30 MHz and uses a single conversion superheterodyne receiver system with a 455 kHz IF frequency. The audio output is 750 mW (10% THD). The receiver requires mains power and draws a maximum of 6 W in receive mode. Dimensions are 120 × 300 × 251 mm.
General characteristics
- HAM bands
- 80m 60m 40m 30m (WARC) 20m 17m (WARC) 15m 12m (WARC) 11m (CB) 10m
- Frequency stability
- ?
- Tuning steps
- ?
- Memories
- None
Receiver
- RX-range
- 0.55-30 MHz
- Modulations
- AM CW SSB
- Sensitivity
- ?
- Selectivity
- ?
- Filters
- ?
- Receiver system
- Single conversion Superheterodyne
- IF-frequencies
- 455 kHz
- Image rejection
- ?
- Audio output
- 750 mW (10% THD)
Connections
- Antenna
- Built-in ferrite bar + Built-in telescopic
- Impedance
- 50/75Ω
- Other
- -
Electrical
- Power requirements
- Mains
- Current drain RX
- 6 W max
- TX
- -
Physical
- Dimensions (w×h×d)
- 300 × 120 × 251 mm (11.81 × 4.72 × 9.88 in)
- Weight
- 2.00 kg (4.4 lbs)
- Form factor
- Base Station
- Manufactured
- Between 1981 and 1984
Other features
- Usage
- Amateur / Ham radio operators
- Features + options
- -
- Accessories
- -
- RigReference ID
- 3820
- MPN
- RADIOSHACK-REALISTIC-DX-000100
Manuals, diagrams and brochures
- Realistic DX-100 Owner's Manual PDF - 1.06 MB, submitted by Gerd
- Realistic DX-100 Service Manual PDF - 2.88 MB, submitted by Gerd
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New and second-hand prices
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Links & tools
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