On Sep 20, 3:54 pm, RHF wrote:
= = = On Sep 19, 2:36 pm, willismat
= = = wrote:
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- Does anyone have experience and an opinion
- (good and bad points) about any of these receivers:
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- AOR AR-3030http://www.dxing.com/rx/ar3030.htm
Limited Battery Operation uses Eight (8) AA-Cells

- Bearcat DX-1000http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/commrxvr/dx1000.html
-IF- Battery Opperation is a key feature the Bearcat
does use Eight (8) D-Cells

- Magnavox D-2999http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/portable/d2999.html
* Very Collectable

- Panasonic RF-3100 - RF-4800/4900 - RF-600http://www.dxing.com/rx/rf2800.htmhttp://www.dxing.com/rx/rf4800.htmhttp://www.dxing.com/rx/rfb300.htm
* Collectable - But don't waste your Money

- Realistic DX-300/302http://www.dxing.com/rx/dx200.htmhttp://www.dxing.com/rx/dx302.htm
* The Better Idea - Consider the Realistic DX-394
Receiver that has been Modified by "LowBander"http://cgi.ebay.com/_W0QQitemZ180160394997

- Sony ICF-6700W/6800Whttp://www.dxing.com/rx/icf6500w.htmhttp://www.dxing.com/rx/icf6800w.htm
* Collectable

- Yaesu Musen FRG-7http://www.dxing.com/rx/frg7.htm
* Collectable - A Classic

-
- I'm looking for a backup radio that can handle a
- decent outdoor antenna, and take internal batteries.
- If I missed any, please add it to the list with any
- comments on it you might have, thanks!
-

WillisMat,

Why buy an older and aged 'used' Radio ?

When you could buy a 'new' / newer Radio and have newer
Technology and Features plus a Manufactures Warranty.

Here are five (5) 'portable' AM/FM Shortwave Radios that
will work well as Table-Top Radio/Receivers and can be
used with Batteries or an AC Adapter {Wall-Wart}

Plus all of these Radios can be used very well with a
moderate size (not to long) Shortwave Listening (SWL)
Antenna

1 - Eton E1 Radio {New} ~$500http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/portable/0101.html

2 - Grundig Satellit 800 Millennium Radio {Used} ~ $300http://www.dxing.com/rx/sat800.htmhttp://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/portable/0800.html

3 - Sony ICF-2010 Radio {Used} ~$300http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/portable/0841.html

4 - Sony ICF-SW7600GR Radio {New} ~$150http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/portable/0360.html

5 - Redsun RP2100 Radio {New} ~$100


Thanks to all who have given me input, you have helped me quite a bit!

I had forgotten about the HF-150, despite the fact that I have an RDI
White Paper on it from several years ago that I've read a dozen times
(DUH!!!)
But as has been said here, bidding gets quite high. I need a backup
radio and can't justify the cost. That also goes for the AR3030 (I
shouldn't have even considered it, really).
Never considered the 2010, as I didn't know that it could take an
antenna better than its whip. Performance sure gets high
regard...plus it has synch.
The E1 is a good idea, that would also be a way to go, but then its
back to price for a backup.
I was thinking that I could get one of the Panasonics for a good
price, same for the DX1000, yet I know performance won't be as good as
some others.
Also, I didn't know that the Drake SW8 could take batteries. Can the
SW2?

Sounds like a Sony or a Frog (if it has the battery holder) if I find
one at a good price makes the most sense for my needs. One of the
Drakes would be great but probably would be costly.
I had a 7600GR before and didn't like the ergonomics of it, though it
was a good performer with the tennis racket. The 2010 looks much
better in this regard.