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Realistic HTX 100 demo
This is the classic Realistic HTX-100 10 meter SSB transceiver. As you can see, it has phenomenal performance. This radio has reached cult status nowadays and they are highly sought after by serious collectors when in original and mint condition, This radio was custom developed by Uniden for radio Shack, specifically for the 10-meter ham band, meaning it is NOT a CB radio that also can be used for 10 meter. It has many interesting features. For instance, it has a sophisticated dual-loop digital PLL synthesizer and is capable of tuning across the 10-meter band in 100Hz resolution.
In a nutshell; a great vintage design that still can stand up against anything being sold today. See the video for the details.
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I remember when this radio came out. Back in the late '80s, when the FCC totally revamped the rules and created the novice voice class that allowed novice operation on a small segment of 10 meters. That's when I got my novice license, but I immediately got my technician license, bypassed 10 meters, and went straight to 2 meters. Radio Shack later came out with a 2 meter handheld, the HTX-202, but never had a 2 meter mobile.
use headphones!
I wish a newer version had come out that was a multimode so not only was there SSB and CW, but Also AM, as well as 10m FM with Repeater Offset and Tone ENC/DEC.
I bought mine about 32 years ago at a Radio Shack store south out Houston TX. Just dug it out of a box that it's been in for about 28 years. Looks like new. Can't find the microphone though. Any idea if there is an aftermarket microphone available for it?
the ones I have are original. condition. I did had them worked about three years ago. the guy went threw and changed what ever need to change.
I know it is made for ten only. when I bought the first one I had planned to put eleven meter in it . no go.
I have two of them and both work.
The Uniden HR-2600 I had ( adds FM and AM) was an excellent radio in mobile use, no reason to think this simpler version shouldn't be as well. Quite useful as a IF /Driver for transverters. Quite under rated. Note that Uniden will no longer service its ham radio products. So the simplicty here is probably a good thing, if you don't need the other modes.
I will traded for a vhf uhfssb rig
Regarding my htx 100. I have Qsowi/h south pole Germany Australia and many many times withBrasil
I have a htx 100 I love it it was my first rig I am keeping it as a great memento from my past I purchased it in1991
was my first amateur transceiver. Wish I still had one. Nice video.
Great video. I bought one of these in the 80’s and recently pulled it out of storage after many years. I would like to get it up and running again. I’m really a novice to ham radio but I do have a general operator’s license. What type of power supply and antenna do I need to operate the radio from home? Also what level of license is required to use the 10 meter band?
I just bought one I’m waiting for it to arrive so I can get it on the air. Can’t wait
Hello . .. I have little problrm with Realistic HtX100 .. i have to loud modulation and i must silence talk to mic …. distortion on transmiting usb … wich VR is to adjust ( short sensivity of modulation) in this radio please ???
I have one of these and have no Idea what it is or what to do with it, I am not a ham so I don't try to use it belong to a senior family member and has been in the garage for 15 years,got any Ideas?
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To be quite honest I love the htx-10 better it has USB that this one doesn't have
Hmmm.
I recall nobody liking them when new…
looks like the trc 465
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Nice radio, we have one as well, though the LCD display has a few marks on it. Not sure if it was sold in the UK, as only seen them on eBay from the USA, which is where we imported ours from about 10 years ago.
I AM ONE OF THE LUCKY ONES TO HAVE IT I BOUGHT MINE AT RADIO SHACK IN THE 80S STILL IN GREAT WORKING CONDITION
Great radio. What kind of power source setup do you have this connected to?
I wish they still make those today.
I recall seeing these radios in our local Tandy store, an impressive radio but without an Amateur License a "look and see" product, I wouldn't mind chasing one down one day 🙂
Thanks for sharing! My QTH is Fort Worth, Texas, the home of Radio Shack. There were several hams who worked at RS, and I'm lucky to be friends with a couple of them. I bought my HTX-100 as soon as they were put on the market, and still have it today. The big news for 1989 was the addition of limited 10-meter privileges for US Novice class licensees, and Radio Shack introduced the HTX-100 to target the Novice market. I hadn't used my Amateur privileges since I got my license in 1985, but that all changed with this little radio. I took it everywhere along with a crude 10-meter dipole, and had no end of fun with it. It's been in it's original box in my closet for a few years. Your video has made me want to get it out and use it again. 73
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Thanks for the video! Appreciate it! WA5SAT
These are fine 10-meter transceivers and are not in the same class as the typical 10/11/12-meter rigs on the market. Indeed this was a 10-meter ONLY radio and it is an exceptional performer on that band. The only thing I wished they would have included is an analog style meter with a "needle" rather than five LED receive segments but it is what it is and as such is still an excellent 10-meter rig 🙂
The HTX-100 is one of THE very few genuine 10-meter transceivers.
I have one , audio transmit break up. Looking for repair person. Are you selling the Htx 100? Kc7zoh