Realistic DX-160 Receiving Weather Fax

http://www.freeinfostuff.com/DX160/DX-160.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radiofax
My new (old) DX160 tuned to Northwood (GYA) on the morning of Sunday 29th March 2009.

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[mnpd007]

I figured it out. I can use JVCOMM straight into the soundcard. I bought a DX-160 off eBay a couple months ago (already own a DX-150). The 160 had muddauber nests inside big as oranges. I cleaned the rig up, replaced the dial lamps and did a full realignment on it (surprised at how out of spec the circuits were). It's now a hot little receiver with good selectivity even though it is analog. I have the main dial and bandspread calibrated as accurately as possible and very pleased with it.

[Hanglands]

@mnpd007 Glad you sussed it. Yes, 3.5mm jack straight into the souncard.

[uploadJ]

Nice ... classic vintage SW receiver ... great video work too ... TNX for the vid.

[Hanglands]

@uploadJ Thanks for watching and commenting mate :)

[petchharrison]

if you get a dx200 you will need to heatsink the transistor ic201 its on psu board its near the big cap ive got one and have tried this out to grate affect..jeff..M6-glh

[Hanglands]

@petchharrison Top post. thanks for the info - stored away for future reference.

[mnpd007]

What do you need besides the computer, the software, and the HF receiver? Is there a terminal node controller or other hardware needed? Or is the soundcard enough.

[26ct119]

I have the dx-300 and love it great radios, but the 160 really does have a nice retro feel, thanks for the vid, 73's

[olli7776]

I still have my original set from 79, still works perfectly after 30yrs of use. They are incredibly sensitive radios and you can pick up a lot of stations with very basic antennas.