Out of the box the R-75 for AM reception on the shortwave bands might
be disappointing, filters are just too wide and while the narrow filter
works fine, it is just too muddy for listening to AM programs. Not sure
about the complaints on the audio from R-75 users, IMO using the 6khz
and 15khz filters on AM the audio is nicer and cleaner than many other
radios I have used in the past in or about the same price range with
the exception of Drake R-8 series but that is a more expensive rig, the
S-AM does not improve anything, my Grundig Satellit 700 runs circles
around the R-75 on AM.
On SSB its a different story, I find this radio to be very good on SSB,
low noise floor, sensitive, selective with good clean audio and just
great overall performance, twin PBT works well and this radio can also
be used in SSB to dig out those weak AM stations in crowded bands I
think this is called ECSS.
I would eventually like to try an additional filter for AM and I wonder
what others have used in the 455khz open slot to improve AM reception?

These are just my impressions after a month of use and without any mods
or optional filters and I have not used the Eton E1

Gil

GP wrote:
Hello all

I may be buying a R75 shortly but have a question on its broadcast band
capacity. I have heard that the R75 is not a very good receiver for
listening to AM broadcasting because of its poor synch detector. I am
wondering if it is as bad as the reviews say it is or is it something
that can be overcome.
Also I am curious as to how the Eton E1 would compare to the R75 in
performance as I have heard good things about it as well. I am hesitant
in putting down $500 on a portable radio but would like to weigh all
the options before deciding which receiver to get

Thanks