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I've had a Sangean ATS-803A (99% same as a RadioShack DX-440) since late '88-89. Pretty nice radio with direct freq entry, ssb reception possible with the BFO, wide-narrow bandwidth, and separate bass and treble controls. Pretty powerful audio for a portable. Should be able to find a good one these days at a reasonable price.
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I owned one of those Sangean 808's as well.
I forgot the model number. That was an excellent radio.
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Then I got my amateur radio license and a Yaesu FT840...and got addicted to it
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I have a Grundig Satellit 800, which is supposed to be one of the best available (I won it in a contest a few years ago, have barely used it; definitely not an SW expert). All digital tuning. Looks like it may be worth a bit, may have to put it up for sale
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We'll be waiting for your review after you get it!
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Good choice - I've had one for 18months or so and it's very good. Reviewers complain about the 'funny' volume control but it takes about five minutes to get used to it as a "multi-use" knob. Very sensitive, even on the whip antenna, with good filters to keep out the adjacent channel splatter on broadcast band. One word of warning - this hasn't happened to me but - some users have zapped the pre-amplifier with static charges by touching the whip antenna before the metal speaker grill. Spares are available but you'll need a very small soldering iron and magnifyting glasses! I regularly receive the NY aeronautical weather on 6604kHz from New Zealand!
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A worthwhile acessory; http://www.passband.com/ http://www.amazon.com/Passport-World.../dp/0914941666 Best Rgds & a Great Holiday season to you, yours, and all! S.B.
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Drooling over a Panasonic 9000? I'd rather drool over a Braun T1000CD!
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Drool? I slobbered over one of those Brauns when I was a kid. Me want.
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I should have kept my big mouth shut! All you blokes are going to be hunting for one now and I won't stand a chance!
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Ive got a DEGEN 1103, and can really recommend it! They are all over Ebay, and mine cost me with postage, about £35--so thats about $40?? It is very sensitive, I find it works best with its own aerial extended, but it does have an input socket as well--ssb/cw capable, and great sound for a little set--its about 7"x 3 1/2" and is complete with its own rechargeable batteries and mains power pack(which charges the batteries as well) . ianj
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Ian, you oughta spring for a Racal RA-17- They are sorta the English answer to an R-390A. Big, multi-tube set, VERY stable, should last a lifetime in civilian use. One drawback-They only receive down to approx 900 KC, so you miss a little of the MW band- But they DO have a built in speaker, which is NOT hi-fi, but is very adequate for most SW/MW work. Mine cost a small fortune, but I still like it. It would be better if I had the correct antenna adaptor for it...
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Does anyone know what this one is? Is it worth $10?
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