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Title: Radio Shack DX-160 needs repair
Post by: K5BEZ on February 27, 2023, 07:40:56 PM
Hi all,
I have a DX-160 that I would like to get recapped etc.
Does anyone have any suggestions who could do this?
thanks in advance.
Brett/K5BEZ
Title: Re: Radio Shack DX-160 needs repair
Post by: K7LZR on February 27, 2023, 08:18:02 PM
There are a number of vintage radio repair shops which are quite capable of this but cost might be high. Not too hard to recap that radio yourself if able. As I recall, most of the components are on a large PC board. You could do it a little at a time, and there are many videos on YouTube to guide you. 
Title: Re: Radio Shack DX-160 needs repair
Post by: W7XTV on February 27, 2023, 09:39:32 PM
There are a number of vintage radio repair shops which are quite capable of this but cost might be high. Not too hard to recap that radio yourself if able. As I recall, most of the components are on a large PC board. You could do it a little at a time, and there are many videos on YouTube to guide you.

You sure it needs to be recapped?  I have a DX-160 that I bought in 1976.  Last time I plugged it in, about a year ago, I had no issues with it.  Which is to say it worked well enough, considering its basic design (good sensitivity, decent stability, little selectivity).  It could use a realignment, but nothing was in danger of blowing up.
Title: Re: Radio Shack DX-160 needs repair
Post by: W0DKM on February 28, 2023, 02:49:11 AM
There is a recap kit sold on Ebay for less than $20.00. I have limited soldering experience and was able to do it.
The kit I purchased had detailed instructions. About a 1 on the scale of 10 difficulty.
It worked very well when completed.
Title: Re: Radio Shack DX-160 needs repair
Post by: WB8PFZ on February 28, 2023, 03:49:54 AM
Do a little at a time and test the radio to make sure it still works before you go to far. Easier to find a mistake.
Title: Re: Radio Shack DX-160 needs repair
Post by: K5BEZ on February 28, 2023, 08:44:44 AM
Thanks for all the replies!
I'll definitely be looking on ebay.
73 de K5BEZ