[PDF] FA-Test: Lowe HF-150

What is a Lowe hf-150?

It was a simple joy to work on projects that became the classic Lowe Radio Range. The HF-150 is a double conversion superhet with two IF filters, nominally 6.5 and 2.6 kHz. They are selected by mode making operation easy for the novice listener. The AMS detector in the HF-150 is much better than in the older radio.

Is hf150 a good radio?

The HF-150 is a double conversion superhet with two IF filters, nominally 6.5 and 2.6 kHz. They are selected by mode making operation easy for the novice listener. The AMS detector in the HF-150 is much better than in the older radio. For one thing, it allows selection of upper or lower sideband. It also hangs on to the carrier for dear life!

How big is a hf-150 receiver?

The HF-150 measures just 7.25 x 3.125 x 6.25 inches. Its case is made of heavy gauge extrude aluminium, so the receiver will take a lot of stick. The HF-150 is powered by 8 penlight batteries and a new set of alkalines only lasts about 5 or 6 hours as the computing is old tech. An AC adaptor is supplied with the radio.

When was the hf-150 tested?

In March 1992 we tested an off-the-shelf example of the HF-150, putting it through a series of laboratory and practical listening tests. In June 1995 we re-tested an off-the shelf sample. The results were similar to the test in 1992.