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I know this is kind of a loaded question - ask 100 people and get 100
different answers however, any recommendation on a receiver in the
500-800 dollar price range?

tia

Terry
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I know this is kind of a loaded question - ask 100 people and get 100
different answers however, any recommendation on a receiver in the
500-800 dollar price range?


My recommendation
ICOM R-1500 just under $600. Surprisingly good at HF and coverage up to
above 3 GHz if you want (but not trunked radio or P25). Can also be
computer controlled with surprising good software. (Its bigger more
expensive brother, the R-2500, can do more things).

But if you want something battery powered, that is something different.


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On Nov 8, 4:57 pm, Terry M. wrote:
I know this is kind of a loaded question - ask 100 people and get 100
different answers however, any recommendation on a receiver in the
500-800 dollar price range?


Icom R-75

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On Nov 8, 7:57 pm, Terry M. wrote:
I know this is kind of a loaded question - ask 100 people and get 100
different answers however, any recommendation on a receiver in the
500-800 dollar price range?

tia

Terry
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Can you say more about what kind of receiver you're looking for? Do
you want a portable? A tabletop? A "black box" receiver that you can
use with a computer?

Steve

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Terry M. wrote:
I know this is kind of a loaded question - ask 100 people and get 100
different answers however, any recommendation on a receiver in the
500-800 dollar price range?

tia

Terry
K8TJM


You really don't say what type of receiver you want nor for what purpose.

However, as you are a ham, why not get a Drake TR-7 transceiver? Very
good SWL receiver (1.5-30 MHz continuous and 0-1.5 MHz with AUX-7 board)
and you can use it for transmitting too. They seem to be in the
$450-$650 range.


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On Thu, 08 Nov 2007 19:57:22 -0500, Terry M.
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I know this is kind of a loaded question - ask 100 people and get 100
different answers however, any recommendation on a receiver in the
500-800 dollar price range?

tia

Terry
K8TJM


Eton E1

ICOM R75

And the little American radio that kind of looks like an HF-150...
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I had thought about a transceiver however I'm in a condo and a proper
antenna for transmitting (let alone receiving) is problematic.

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Terry M. wrote:
I know this is kind of a loaded question - ask 100 people and get 100
different answers however, any recommendation on a receiver in the
500-800 dollar price range?

tia

Terry
K8TJM


You really don't say what type of receiver you want nor for what purpose.

However, as you are a ham, why not get a Drake TR-7 transceiver? Very
good SWL receiver (1.5-30 MHz continuous and 0-1.5 MHz with AUX-7 board)
and you can use it for transmitting too. They seem to be in the
$450-$650 range.

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While I enjoy a radio I can touch and feel I must say I'm intrigued by
the Perseus - http://www.cqdx.it/woodbox/Perseus_uk.html It seems like
a lot of bang for the buck.

Anyone here tried this?


On Thu, 08 Nov 2007 20:46:41 -0800, Steve
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On Nov 8, 7:57 pm, Terry M. wrote:
I know this is kind of a loaded question - ask 100 people and get 100
different answers however, any recommendation on a receiver in the
500-800 dollar price range?

tia

Terry
K8TJM


Can you say more about what kind of receiver you're looking for? Do
you want a portable? A tabletop? A "black box" receiver that you can
use with a computer?

Steve

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On Nov 9, 5:55 pm, Terry M. wrote:
While I enjoy a radio I can touch and feel I must say I'm intrigued by
the Perseus -http://www.cqdx.it/woodbox/Perseus_uk.htmlIt seems like
a lot of bang for the buck.

Anyone here tried this?

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On Nov 8, 7:57 pm, Terry M. wrote:
I know this is kind of a loaded question - ask 100 people and get 100
different answers however, any recommendation on a receiver in the
500-800 dollar price range?


tia


Terry
K8TJM


Can you say more about what kind of receiver you're looking for? Do
you want a portable? A tabletop? A "black box" receiver that you can
use with a computer?


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You might also consider the Ten Tec RX-320D. It's a quality receiver
and very reasonably priced.

Steve

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k9kz wrote:

Eton is supposed to be coming out with a new E1 without XM any time now for
about $400.


It's been out and is available from Universal. $399.99.

dxAce
Michigan
USA


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