HTX-202 Manual

[scanfreqer]

I just got a Realistic HTX-202 VHF and the manual I downloaded from ManualLibs only shows the basic. Would anyone know where I can get the origianal manual or is this it?

 

[mgolden2]

Its a very plain radio so that manual may be the correct one.

 

[mgolden2]

RADIO SHACK HTX-202 OWNER'S MANUAL Pdf Download

View and Download Radio Shack HTX-202 owner's manual online. 2-Meter FM Transceiver. HTX-202 transceiver pdf manual download.

www.manualslib.com

 

[scanfreqer]

Yeah that's the same one. Thank you. Was hoping to find a more detailed manual.

 

[K9RPL]

There's a service manual out there if you look.

You'll want to replace the memory backup battery though. Mine needed a new battery after about 30+ years. It's not too hard to replace and you can find the batteries online from ebay, etc. They're not specific to the HTX-202.

Repeater-Builder has a whole section on the Radio Shack radios including the HTX series.

Radio Shack on Repeater-Builder

 

[trentbob]

That Manuel is actually a lot better than you're going to find on some of today's radios LOL. That is a wonderful radio made by Maxon in Korea.

A bit of a heavier bulkier radio but very reliable and they really went out of their way to meet RadioShack's specifications and contract with them.

Keep your eye out for the double A battery pack LOL but you can restuff that battery pretty easily. Nice to hear about your catch

 

[K9RPL]

The HTX-202 still is one of the best sounding radios out there, both TX and RX audio is excellent.

 

[scanfreqer]

I know it's an older model but for $40.00 I thought it was a good buy. I'll have to contact the club and I'm sure someone there knows about it. Thank you for the responses. It is a nice radio.

 

[K9RPL]

Enjoy.

I rebuilt a bunch of battery packs about two years ago. My original AA pack is so old the plastic is getting weak so time to find another,,,

 

[trentbob]

Enjoy.

I rebuilt a bunch of battery packs about two years ago. My original AA pack is so old the plastic is getting weak so time to find another,,,

I guess they're out there, in better shape than yours?

 

[K9RPL]

Hard to believe but yep.

 

[ka9wrz]

There's a service manual out there if you look.

You'll want to replace the memory backup battery though. Mine needed a new battery after about 30+ years. It's not too hard to replace and you can find the batteries online from ebay, etc. They're not specific to the HTX-202.

Repeater-Builder has a whole section on the Radio Shack radios including the HTX series.

Radio Shack on Repeater-Builder

Best bet on replacing the battery backup is get one of those battery holders with wires and solder that in place. So much easier than trying to get tabbed batteries and soldering them in place. I bought 5 of the holders for about $2.50 a while back. Still have 4 of them. Probably end up giving them away to someone that needs one.

 

[ka9wrz]

I know it's an older model but for $40.00 I thought it was a good buy. I'll have to contact the club and I'm sure someone there knows about it. Thank you for the responses. It is a nice radio.

It is a nice radio. Not hard to program and durable. Price was good. Think you can find the battery packs on Ebay and the like. I found an HTX-404 at a hamfest about 5 years ago. $5 for it and 3 battery packs, couple were new. Needed a memory battery, but that was all. Now, if I tape my 202 and 404 together, I've got a home-brew dual bander!

 

[K5MPH]

That was my first Ht radio when i got my ham Lic in 1991,what a brick heavy duty check this out repeater-builder.com/radio-shack/htx-202/htx-202-owners-manual.pdf

 

[scanfreqer]

I got it with rechargeable batteries, lithium,,a stubby antenna,an ICOM wall plug in?? and a cigarette plug in for the car. and a wall charger for 4 batteries. It is basic but it's still a great radio.I just recently got my Ham license and I also have a Alinco DJ-MD5. Both are working great.

 

[scanfreqer]

I got it with rechargeable batteries, lithium,,a stubby antenna,an ICOM wall plug in?? and a cigarette plug in for the car. and a wall charger for 4 batteries. It is basic but it's still a great radio.I just recently got my Ham license and I also have a Alinco DJ-MD5. Both are working great.

I should have told you my call sign?./., VE3-PEH 73 everyone

 

[K9RPL]

Congrats on getting your ticket and welcome to the Amateur Radio Community!