For sale: a Lowe HF-225 high-frequency (HF) receiver, a well-regarded communications receiver designed for shortwave listening and general radio monitoring.
The HF-225 is known for its solid performance, clean receiver design, and excellent usability, making it a popular choice among radio enthusiasts and shortwave listeners.
This unit comes complete with its original protective case.
Cosmetic condition:
The receiver is in mint cosmetic condition.
- Extremely clean overall appearance
- Very well preserved
- Includes original case
- Minimal to no visible signs of use
š” Functional status
ā Untested / sold as-is
ā Powers on not confirmed
ā Suitable for collection, restoration, or testing
Specs:
| GENERAL |
| Type: |
HF receiver |
| Frequency range: |
0.03-30 MHz |
| Tuning steps: |
| AM: |
Ā 50 Hz |
| AMS/SSB/CW: |
Ā 8 Hz |
| FM: |
Ā 125 Hz |
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| Frequency stability: |
Ā±30 Hz per hour @ 20Ā°C (68Ā°F) |
| Mode: |
AM / SSB / CW (FM and AM-synchro (AMS) option) |
| Channels / memory management: |
30 regular
RAM storage with lithium battery backup |
| Power supply: |
12 VDC (Internal NiCd battery pack)
or 10-15 VDC external (Male barrel jack, center positive) |
| Current drain / power consumption: |
250-300 mA (Typical) |
| Antenna impedance / connector: |
50 ohm / SO-239
600 ohm / Spring terminals |
| Dimensions (W*H*D): |
253*109*204 mm (9.96*4.29*8") |
| Weight: |
1.9 Kg (4.19 lb), without batteries |
| Other features: |
NB. Attenuator (20 dB). 200 Hz CW audio peak filter. |
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| RECEIVER SECTION |
| Receiver system: |
Double conversion superheterodyne
1st IF: 45 MHz
2nd IF: 455 KHz |
| Sensitivity: |
AM (No reference)
0.06-2 MHz: <1.2 uV
2-30 MHz: <0.9 uV
FM (No reference)
0.06-2 MHz: <1 uV
2-30 MHz: <0.9 uV
SSB (No reference)
0.06-2 MHz: <0.6 uV
2-30 MHz: <0.5 uV |
| Squelch sensitivity: |
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| Noise figure: |
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| Selectivity: |
AM/AMS/SSB (Selectable)
2.3 KHz (-6 dB), 3.4 KHz (-60 dB)
5.9 KHz (-6 dB), 9.8 KHz (-60 dB)
8.8 KHz (-6 dB), 12.9 KHz (-60 dB)
10.6 KHz (-6 dB), 21.5 KHz (-60 dB)
FM
12 KHz (No reference)
CW
2.3 KHz (-6 dB), 3.4 KHz (-60 dB) |
| Image rejection: |
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| AF output power / speaker: |
1.6 W at 5% distortion / 8 ohm
2 W at 5% distortion / 4 ohm |
| External speaker connector: |
TS "Minijack" (3.5 mm), 4-8 ohm |
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| MISCELLANEOUS |
| Manufactured: |
England, 1989-1998 (Discontinued) |
| Additional info: |
New price 1992 in Sweden: SEK 6450:- |
| Related documents: |
User manualĀ (2.2 MB)
Service manualĀ (4.7 MB) |
Dimensions (LxWxH): xxcm
Weight: 5 Kg
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-Shipping in the EU up to 30 KG (max)
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Please note: āāWhenever an item exceeds the weight noted above. Please ask for a shipping quote before making a purchase. The shipping costs are estimated in our shop because we do not know the shipping address.Ā
Picking up the item is also possible. It can be picked up in AlkmaarĀ
Delivery by us is also possible in some cases. Please reach out to us for more information about deliveriesĀ
State of listing: If a listing is listed ''for parts or not working'' returns are not accepted.
When we offer our products with the notice ''Serviced'' or ''Fully serviced'' that means the device is either ''serviced'' with a new belt, and cleaned the pots, Or ''Fully serviced'' recapped, Quiescent current adjusted etc as expected from a full service
