"Fredric J. Einstein" wrote in message
news:1101108772.BuOzpa+JJl3duKK6C0fbQw@teranews...
I use a TenTec RX-350 shortwave receiver connected to a Butternut
80/40 two-band vertical.

One thing notable... The commercial software from Merlin
Communications (latest version 2.034) is MUCH better at pulling in the
weak DRM transmissions than is the free DREAM software (v1.1.5cvs). I
wonder why this is....

Fred Einstein
N8UC -- Detroit, MI

Nice catch Fred, the only QTHs I can get are Sackville and Bonaire. I'll
give this new 200kW powerhouse a try.

Your comparison of Merlin to Dream is interesting. I also use both and find
that Dream does a better job. Perhaps each does a better job under
different circumstances and one should switch between them more often to
get the best at the time.

I also use an RX-350 for DRM and SWLing. Filter selections (and audio
quality) are very good and easy to select and adjust. However I find that
for deep DXing (and NDB hunting in the low band) my Icom R75 does a better
job. It's nice to have choices.

Al KA5JGV
San Antonio, Tx.