The Best Shortwave Radio Made. The Realistic DX302 General Coverage Receiver.

Long overdue here, but I finally wanted to show off this masterpiece of a radio. This sweet looking monster does it all, and does it all in style with plenty of knobs, switches and dials!
The Realistic DX-302 was THE shortwave to own in the 80's and for good reason. It's built like a tank, looks like it belongs in a 60's fallout shelter, and has the best set of "Ears" I've heard on a shortwave. I have it hooked to an inexpensive MLA-30 active loop antenna and this thing can hear the entire planet!
I've got a part 2 and a part 3 that feature this radio. They cover the hobby of MW (The AM broadcast band) DXing as well as a video that covers some of what you will find on the shortwave bands.
There has never been a better time to invest in a decent shortwave receiver. We live in very strange times and being informed from sources other than cooperate sponsored sites is more important than ever.
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[@normakers5632]

Nice radio! I have a Realistic DX-200 and a DX-160 that I still use. I miss Radio Shack! Thanks

[@christophersmith1155]

i was a teenager in the 1980s. no money. i always wanted this radio. thats a keeper. unlike most radios , it picks up SSB.

[@weegeemike]

I own one of these! My uncle is a ham geek and when he updated his ham battle station in the early 2000s, he gave this to me to play around on to learn about HAM radio...after watching this video i dusted mine iff and turned it on for the first time in at least 15 years...had a great time figuring out how to use it again lol. Awesome vid!

[@davidaaaa4611]

I did not know that was the best. I have a Realistic DX-440 and I thought it may be the best. Had it 30 something years. Works great.

[@hillbillyhorticultureselki7899]

Think that radio is gona be worth its weight in gold after this Thursday. You guy got sum crazy shit happenin down there. Stay safe 73s

[@MLifeM6]

She's a beauty! I need to get me a nice shortwave like that! Thank you for sharing!

[@RadioMcRadioface]

brings back very delicate memories

[@polikwaptiwache397]

Extremely Impressive Receiver..... An oldie but a goodie! A lucky find for you!

[@skyboy2410]

Great videos Eric! Have a DX-160 I had for years.

[@johndutton9739]

I just came across this vid and went - yay, I’ve got one of those over there. Never really played with it but am intrigued now - fab vid - thanks

[@cbradioghosttalk1986]

I own 2. I love mine. I got great deals on both. One is cherry the other for parts. I also have the Caps set aside. another underrated radio I own and love is my Realistic DX200. They get the job done. Lots of folks complain that they aren't a big brand etc. etc. I beg to differ from the point that they don't do this or that. First good Antenna and ground are essential. I can also work on these radios if needed but just clean etc. A great inexpensive way to enter the hobby. Medium wave is great. Worth the bucks and they are out there for sale usually reasonable.

[@menotworking]

Bought mine new in the 80s and took it home on the bus. I've used it off and on ever since. The preselector started to slip (not uncommon, apparently), but youtube videos showed me how to fix that, and the radio is now ready to run another 40 years.

[@cdanielh128]

I picked up a DX 200 for free the other day. These damn things really receive. Mine is obviously an older model but WOW! I am so excited this thing came into the donation box and plan on playing with this thing so much more. Way to go Radio Shack! I picked up a radio and am finally working on getting my HAM license soon. I have been in contact with my local club and due to covid last year I put off going in for my test. Now that life is settling down its time to get that done.

[@highwayman1224]

That's a beauty!

[@jayzsphotography6]

Thanks Eric, you have defiantly peeked my interest in short wave radios. As a Linux user, I am working with and refurbishing old computers, but there is just something great about older technology. Kind of like sound powered phones onboard ship, heck they even used them in BSG, why? because they work. I think my wife is going to kill me, because I told her I want a short wave radio for Christmas, as if I don't spend enough time in my shed (Boatswain Hole) as it is. I truly appreciate the time you spend to make these simple, yet very informative videos. God Bless you brother.

[@spresc2180]

I still have mine from 1980 and put mega miles of use on it for years and years and still often use it among my various other radios.

[@imtheqman]

I have the DX-300 using a long wire. Love this thing!

[@johnblanton9845]

What a great radio. Radio Shack made some great equipment back in the day. I have the DX 300 , loads of fun pulling in broadcast with the telescoping antenna it came with. 73s

[@rustyrails3225]

Great radio you have there. I also have a DX 302 on my radio table. I use it nearly every day.

[@ravenwolf3039]

I just found one of these in the wild and decided to snag it a my local goodwill. Hardly ever see ham radio stuff. Got it home and surprise it seems to work great. After watching your video it helped me a lot to use it. So I downloaded a manual and it now sits next to my yaesu ft 101zd thanks for your video 73