Newbie question
janospetrik
When I was a kid, a decent shortwave radio cost over $300.00, weighed
about 10 pounds and required a roof antenna.
Could I get a portable SW for under $100, and what could I expect for
this price? (I just want to listen).
Thanks.
Dave
"janospetrik" <janos...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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If no one else answers, I will. I am in pretty much the same boat, but a
couple years further down the road. Bought a Grundig (now Eton, I think)
FR-200 for the wind-up AM/FM feature as an emergency radio, and immediately
found out I could get Voice of Russia off of the whip antenna. For +/-
$40.00 I was amazed. The volume control has since become a source of noise
while adjusting it, but it still works like a charm. Just doesnt' have
digital readout, which is really a failure.
Picked up a Radio Shack DX-402 (just like the Sangean ATS-505) at clearance
price and found the BBC and a host of others, with the help of a copy of
Passport to World Band Radio from the library.
Bought a slightly defective (the volume control doesn't control very well)
Sony ICF-SWF7600GR off of eBay for too high a price (could have gotten one
brand new, after shipping) and came to the conclusion that this has got to
be the best portable for the money (around $150.00). The DX-402 is almost
as sensitive, but doesn't have the superior tuning or memory cababilities
(100 station memory). It is what I would recomend, for any portable
capacity. I know it's over $100.00 but it is worth the extra. And I would
not pay that for any other portable.
If you honestly just want to get your feet wet, pick up one of the
second-mentioned radios (DX-402, or a used Sangean ATS-505 they have digital
readout and tuning, which is practically essential), but don't pay more than
$75.00. If you can't find one of those at that price, go with the brand-new
7600GR. It's worth it, and you can get most of your money back if you don't
like it. Only you'll like it. And pick up a copy of Passport to World Band
Radio. Current edition if possible. Older ones are still useful, but won't
contain as reliable information.
Just my $.02. Worth at least what you paid for it, and as accurate and
honest as I can make it.
Good luck,
Dave
jacquesq
choice. You may also find the same sets as Kaito in the US, only,
they'll be more expensive and not any better.
Caution : for some legal reason (the name "Degen" seems to be licensed
by some German firm), you won't find anyrhing on EBay if you search
"Degen", but if you look for an individual model (e.g. "DE1103"),
you'll find a couple of Chinese sellers who have them on offer brand
new for around $50 including shipping. The DE1103 is an excellent
choice indeeed. The Sony's controls are somewhat easier to handle, but
the sensitivity is equivalent.
Jacques
Dave a écrit :
RHF
For under a reasonably good Shortwave Radio
that is 'Priced' around US$100 consider the
"REDSUN" Model RP2100 AM / FM / Shortwave Radio
http://cgi.ebay.com/_W0QQitemZ9737227789
* Duel Conversion PLL Tuning
* AM IF Output for Expansion of CW, SSB, DRM
* Narrow & Wide Passbands for MW and SW
* 5-Inch Double Cone Speaker
Plus it looks like the Cost is about $100 :o)
Note - Picture of the Redsun Export Model RP2000
http://www.redsunelect.com/UploadFiles/RP2000.jpg
NOTICE - BE ADVISED :
This is NOT my Auction and I am NOT Associated with the eBay Seller.
PLEASE NOTE - FWIW :
That this Message is being Posted for Informational Purposes Only.
- - - It was simply an Interesting New Radio Design - - -
MORE - "REDSUN" Model RP2100 AM / FM / Shortwave Radio
rec.radio.shortwave > Redsun Radios (new Chinese brand)
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.radio.shortwave/msg/09af7625a079c55b
Name: Redsun Electronics
Link: http://www.redsunelect.com/
http://img68.imageshack.us/my.php?image=20064719648169013yh.jpg
http://img134.imageshack.us/my.php?image=2006471972781757ti.jpg
http://img134.imageshack.us/my.php?image=20064719713446671ee.jpg
http://img68.imageshack.us/my.php?image=20064719721710569tp.jpg
http://img68.imageshack.us/my.php?image=417pz.jpg
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.radio.shortwave/msg/ac9507e0ebc72b49
CF - The Redsuns are Interesting looking radios. ~ RHF
http://www.redsunelect.com/Index_en.asp
The Redsun RP-2000 kind-a-looks-like an 'improved
Tecsun BCL-2000 with AM Dual Conversion and more . . .
http://www.redsunelect.com/ProductShow_en.asp?ArticleID=112
ABOUT - Redsun Electronics Co. Ltd.
RSE => http://www.redsunelect.com/About_en.asp
Here is the RadioIntel Up-Date about the
REDSUN" Model RP2100 AM / FM / Shortwave Radio
RADIO INTEL => http://www.radiointel.com/
* Redsun RP2100 Update - The first batch of about
50 RP2100 and that mass production of this model
is expected to begin by . . .
RADIO INTEL => http://www.radiointel.com/
* Click here to see more Photos of the RP2100 . . .
Check-Out the Redsun RP2100 / RP2000 Radio Owner's Group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/redsun-rp2100-rp2000-radio/
For : Help & Information & News
You Can Ask Questions & Get Answers
and a lot more . . .
For More Money {$150+} the next step up from the Redsun
RP2100 AM/FM Shortwave Radio would be the newer third
generation Sony ICF-SW7600GR AM/FM Shortwave Radio.
READ - About the Sony ICF-SW7600 / Sony ICF-SW7600G /
Sony ICF-SW7600GR AM/FM Shortwave Radio Information & Links
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.radio.shortwave/msg/ea86e2c6735c3459
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.radio.shortwave/msg/ee9eab932f60c76c
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.radio.shortwave/msg/f5acbe683366a500
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.radio.shortwave/msg/5de0b141f462d88d
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.radio.shortwave/msg/882212fb3f2301a5
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.radio.shortwave/msg/2bac24735bdffee3
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.radio.shortwave/msg/29c232b1c5d205ea
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.radio.shortwave/msg/24c4c12c1284c635
Setting-Up the Sony ICF-SW7600GR with the Select-A-Tenna
on a Lazy Susan for AM/MW DXing
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.radio.shortwave/msg/e4d078c37631cae7
Combining the Sony ICF-SW7600GR and Sony AN-LP1
Active Shortwave Antenna = Two-are-Better-than-One !
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.radio.shortwave/msg/fb71f5107eef0b02
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.radio.shortwave/msg/8cabcc874e755ea2
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.radio.shortwave/msg/3de6204ae5d69cca
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.radio.shortwave/msg/8cabcc874e755ea2
IMHO - Using the Sony ICF-SW7600GR Radio with the
Sony AN-LP1 Active Shortwave Loop Antenna
- - - The combination-of-the-two together make for good
Shortwave Listening (SWL) Traveling Companions.
Sony ICF-SW7600GR - 'portable' AM/FM Shortwave Radios
http://www2.rnw.nl/rnw/en/features/media/productreviews/receivers/icf...
http://www.dxing.com/rx/icfsw760.htm
http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/portable/0360.html
Front Diagram - Sony ICF-SW7600GR
http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/portable/0360frt.jpg
Controls Diagram - Sony ICF-SW7600GR
http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/portable/0360cont.jpg
Rear Diagram - Sony ICF-SW7600GR
http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/portable/0360back.jpg
LCD Diagram - Sony ICF-SW7600GR
http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/portable/0360lcd.jpg
Left and Right Side Views - Sony ICF-SW7600GR
http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/portable/0360sv.jpg
Check-Out the two YAHOO Groups for Sony ICF-SW7600GR Owners.
* Sony ICF-SW7600 / G / GR eGroup
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/7600group/
* Sony ICF-SW7600GR eGroup
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/7600GR/
just my two dollars and twenty-two cents worth - iane ~ RHF
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Tous Sont Bienvenus ! - - - Groupe par Radio
d'auditeur d'onde courte pour des Antennes de SWL
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Shortwave-SWL-Antenna/
.
Alle Sind Willkommen ! - - - Shortwave Radiozuhörer
Gruppe für SWL Antennen
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Shortwave-SWL-Antenna/
.
Tutti Sono Benvenuti ! - - - Gruppo Radiofonico
dell'ascoltatore di onda corta per le Antenne di SWL
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Shortwave-SWL-Antenna/
.
Todos São Bem-vindos ! - - - Grupo de Rádio
do ouvinte do Shortwave para Antenas de SWL
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Shortwave-SWL-Antenna/
.
Все Радушны ! - - - Группа оператора
на приеме коротковолнового диапазона
Radio для Aнтенн SWL
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Shortwave-SWL-Antenna/
.
¡Todos Son Agradables! - - - Grupo de Radio del oyente
de la onda corta para las Antenas de SWL
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Shortwave-SWL-Antenna/
.
= = = = = Translation = = = = =
All are Welcome - - - To Join the Shortwave Listeners
(SWL) Antenna Group on YAHOO !
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Shortwave-SWL-Antenna/
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Astro
"Dave" <db5...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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Astro
be disappointed and it will work for many years.
"janospetrik" <janos...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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Dave
anyone asks, but I had a disability insurance policy through my employer,
who paid me to repair computers. When that employer saw that there was a
problem and told me to stay home, and when *they* put me on disability, I
started receiving *those* checks. Is there a problem with this? What makes
you assume I am on welfare?
Dave
"Astro" <jet...@alroy.org> wrote in message
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yodar
If you use computers, you would be better served getting on the right
lists to find a used TenTecRX320 for about 2 bills.
http://radio.tentec.com/Amateur/Receivers/TT320
A computer controlled receiver like the RX 320 and a rudimentary
antena will egt you the world AND automatic station Identification and
logging
see me off list when you decide to get one
Yodar
geor...@yahoo.com
cheapie. Gets many countries with whip antenna. George (MN)