The Astro 150 was first produced in the late 1970s by the Swan Company, and later by Cubic Company. It provided the HAM radio market of the day a versatile high-frequency amateur transceiver capable of handling single side band and continuous wave technology from a desktop rig. It is small compared to many transceivers of its time, but it was one of the first transceivers to offer an easy-scan function for relaxed channel surfing. Many of these are still in use today.
Range and Ease
Features of the Astro 150, small in size at (W/H/D) 9.75-by-3.75-by-11.875 inches and 13 pounds, include a 2.7 KHz wide SSB filter and a 300 Hz wide "narrow" CW filter. The center dial allows you to scan available frequencies slowly and easily narrow in when you hear something worth listening to.
Specifics
The Astro 150 is capable of fine-tuning at +/- 75 Hz, with a "CW offset" at 800 Hz, and you don't need a speaker, as the unit has one built in. Rear jacks are available to connect additional speakers, as well as other devices, such as relay control and a key.
Accessories
If you're in the market for a used Astro 150, look for antenna tuners (ST-3 and ST-3A) and power supplies (PSU-5 and PSU-5AorB) that are complementary.
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