Hello, I am looking for another radio similar, or equivilent to the
DX-398
what I want in it is great AM/LW reception, great shortwave radio
reception
and much better than the 398 portable. Also I am looking for
excellent FM
reception that has great selectivity, sensitivity and image rejection
also.

Can anybody give me some suggestions and experience with that
recommended
receiver, also what did you receive on the receivers you recommend
for to
check out. Thanks

I do perfer Grundig, Sangean, and ICOM, Drake
Radio Shack is not for the shortwave listener due to their poor
construction
of radio equipment and service , but still a great source to budget
minded and beginning shortwave listeners and intermediate shortwave
listeners.

Adam E. electronicdx

On 12 Jul 2003 13:38:07 -0700,
(electronicdx) wrote:

Hello, I am looking for another radio similar, or equivilent to the
DX-398
what I want in it is great AM/LW reception, great shortwave radio
reception
and much better than the 398 portable. Also I am looking for
excellent FM
reception that has great selectivity, sensitivity and image rejection
also.

Sangean ATS-909 is the same radio as the DX-398.


Can anybody give me some suggestions and experience with that
recommended
receiver, also what did you receive on the receivers you recommend
for to
check out. Thanks

I do perfer Grundig, Sangean, and ICOM, Drake
Radio Shack is not for the shortwave listener due to their poor
construction
of radio equipment and service , but still a great source to budget
minded and beginning shortwave listeners and intermediate shortwave
listeners.

Oh? Considering that Radio Shack *did* sell Sangean radios
(DX-398 et al), and now sells Grundig, and you say you like
both, I don't understand your statement about poor construction
of Radio Shack receivers.

Of course Icom and Drake (and Kenwood and others) are in a class
well above Sangean and Grundig.


Adam E. electronicdx

-fb-

From what I have owned and seen thus far, the only alternative to the DX-398
(save for the ATS-909, which is the same radio), is the Sony 7600GR.

The Sony has the addition of synchronous detection, has excellent sideband
resolution, it's sensitive, smaller, and preserves batteries to a greater
extent than the DX-398.

If I were on a isolated island with my choice of a radio, not counting the
batteries (perhaps a solar cell supply, or the island is not completely
isolated, hypothetically you're transported to September of 1964, to avoid
meeting 70 something year old Ginger, Maryanne, and the Professor there also,
but with my luck the women and the professor would all be gay. Hopefully, the
gay professor makes power cells from coconuts, not expecting any other kinds
of nuts in return.), I would prefer the DX-398 to the Sony.

BUT, and I have a very large but here, the Sony would nearly be tied for first
place.

I have owned the Grundig YB-400, bought at Radio Shack, and from 4 units, did
not get one that worked 100%. This is probably due more to mishandling of the
radios (possibly restocked defective radios) than the radio itself,
nevertheless, it has soured me to them.

I'm unaware of any other radios that have SSB and a great deal of features in
this price range.

Regards.

http://www.garnersclassics.com/good5.htm

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Ash: Klaatu verrata nectu.
Wise man: Again.
Ash: Klaatu verrata nectu.
Wise man: Again.
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In article ,
(electronicdx) wrote:
Hello, I am looking for another radio similar, or equivilent to the
DX-398
what I want in it is great AM/LW reception, great shortwave radio
reception
and much better than the 398 portable. Also I am looking for
excellent FM
reception that has great selectivity, sensitivity and image rejection
also.

Can anybody give me some suggestions and experience with that
recommended
receiver, also what did you receive on the receivers you recommend
for to
check out. Thanks

I do perfer Grundig, Sangean, and ICOM, Drake
Radio Shack is not for the shortwave listener due to their poor
construction
of radio equipment and service , but still a great source to budget
minded and beginning shortwave listeners and intermediate shortwave
listeners.

Adam E. electronicdx

Never say never.
Nothing is absolute.

Its (The Dawn Soliloquy) wrote in message
...
From what I have owned and seen thus far, the only alternative to the
DX-398
(save for the ATS-909, which is the same radio), is the Sony 7600GR.

The Sony has the addition of synchronous detection, has excellent sideband
resolution, it's sensitive, smaller, and preserves batteries to a greater
extent than the DX-398.

If I were on a isolated island with my choice of a radio, not counting the
batteries (perhaps a solar cell supply, or the island is not completely
isolated, hypothetically you're transported to September of 1964, to avoid
meeting 70 something year old Ginger, Maryanne, and the Professor there
also,
but with my luck the women and the professor would all be gay. Hopefully,
the
gay professor makes power cells from coconuts, not expecting any other
kinds
of nuts in return.), I would prefer the DX-398 to the Sony.

I've owned MANY DX-398's and ATS-909's, and a few 7600G/GR's. I wasn't
really sure which I preferred overall, until I bought a DX-398 from Howard
Mercer that he did a few mods. This is the best portable I've owned! I can
pull in 80M hams full scale with the whip antenna. It also has a smooth
tuning mod, audio, light, an added RF amp, and AGC mods. You would have to
use it to believe it! I've been trying to get him to do the mods to my other
DX-398 but he's busy.
DeWayne


BUT, and I have a very large but here, the Sony would nearly be tied for
first
place.

I have owned the Grundig YB-400, bought at Radio Shack, and from 4 units,
did
not get one that worked 100%. This is probably due more to mishandling of
the
radios (possibly restocked defective radios) than the radio itself,
nevertheless, it has soured me to them.

I'm unaware of any other radios that have SSB and a great deal of features
in
this price range.

Regards.

http://www.garnersclassics.com/good5.htm

Pee Wee Herman: The mind plays tricks on you. You play tricks back!


Simone: I know you're right, Pee-wee, but...
Pee Wee: But what? Everyone I know has a big but. C'mon, Simone, let's
talk
about YOUR big but.


Army of Darkness.
Ash: You ain't leading but two things right now: Jack and ****. And Jack
just
left town.

Ash: Klaatu verrata nectu.
Wise man: Again.
Ash: Klaatu verrata nectu.
Wise man: Again.
Ash: I got it, I got it. I know your damn words, right?

Ash: Klaatu verrata n... Necktie... Nickel... It's an "N" word, it's
definitely an "N" word!

Arthur: Are all men from the future loud-mouthed braggarts?
Ash: Nope. Just me baby... Just me.


In article ,
(electronicdx) wrote:
Hello, I am looking for another radio similar, or equivilent to the
DX-398
what I want in it is great AM/LW reception, great shortwave radio
reception
and much better than the 398 portable. Also I am looking for
excellent FM
reception that has great selectivity, sensitivity and image rejection
also.

Can anybody give me some suggestions and experience with that
recommended
receiver, also what did you receive on the receivers you recommend
for to
check out. Thanks

I do perfer Grundig, Sangean, and ICOM, Drake
Radio Shack is not for the shortwave listener due to their poor
construction
of radio equipment and service , but still a great source to budget
minded and beginning shortwave listeners and intermediate shortwave
listeners.

Adam E. electronicdx

Never say never.
Nothing is absolute.

electronicdx wrote:

Hello, I am looking for another radio similar, or equivilent to the
DX-398
what I want in it is great AM/LW reception, great shortwave radio
reception
and much better than the 398 portable. Also I am looking for
excellent FM
reception that has great selectivity, sensitivity and image rejection
also.

Can anybody give me some suggestions and experience with that
recommended
receiver, also what did you receive on the receivers you recommend
for to
check out. Thanks

I do perfer Grundig, Sangean, and ICOM, Drake
Radio Shack is not for the shortwave listener due to their poor
construction
of radio equipment and service , but still a great source to budget
minded and beginning shortwave listeners and intermediate shortwave
listeners.

You didn't say if this DX-398 replacement radio should be another
portable.


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FYI, the Sangean ATS-909 is the same radio. Still available.


73 Russ K3Pi

Hi,

I've got a DX-398 and a Grundig 400PE. I find them "similar" but different.
I hardly have used my DX-398 (long story as to why) and am seriously
considering getting rid of it (preferably here in Canada). I find the 400PE
better off the whip than the 398 but the 398 wins hands down as far as SSB.
I also prefer the "feel" of the 400PE over the 398 but that's my own
preference. I'd take a close look at the Grundig 400PE if you're looking for
something "similar".
--
Take Care
Abb N
VE3003SWL
Windsor, Ontario, Canada

"electronicdx" wrote in message
om...
Hello, I am looking for another radio similar, or equivilent to the
DX-398
what I want in it is great AM/LW reception, great shortwave radio
reception
and much better than the 398 portable. Also I am looking for
excellent FM
reception that has great selectivity, sensitivity and image rejection
also.

Can anybody give me some suggestions and experience with that
recommended
receiver, also what did you receive on the receivers you recommend
for to
check out. Thanks

I do perfer Grundig, Sangean, and ICOM, Drake
Radio Shack is not for the shortwave listener due to their poor
construction
of radio equipment and service , but still a great source to budget
minded and beginning shortwave listeners and intermediate shortwave
listeners.

Adam E. electronicdx

On Sat, 12 Jul 2003 18:07:53 -0500, funkbastler
wrote:

On 12 Jul 2003 13:38:07 -0700,
(electronicdx) wrote:

Hello, I am looking for another radio similar, or equivilent to the
DX-398
what I want in it is great AM/LW reception, great shortwave radio
reception
and much better than the 398 portable. Also I am looking for
excellent FM
reception that has great selectivity, sensitivity and image rejection
also.

Sangean ATS-909 is the same radio as the DX-398.


Can anybody give me some suggestions and experience with that
recommended
receiver, also what did you receive on the receivers you recommend
for to
check out. Thanks

I do perfer Grundig, Sangean, and ICOM, Drake
Radio Shack is not for the shortwave listener due to their poor
construction
of radio equipment and service , but still a great source to budget
minded and beginning shortwave listeners and intermediate shortwave
listeners.

Oh? Considering that Radio Shack *did* sell Sangean radios
(DX-398 et al), and now sells Grundig, and you say you like
both, I don't understand your statement about poor construction
of Radio Shack receivers.

Of course Icom and Drake (and Kenwood and others) are in a class
well above Sangean and Grundig.

Yes, but do any of the companies you mentioned have portables similar
in size to the ATS-909 or YB400? I've done a little Web-searching and
haven't found anything from Icom, Drake or Kenwood that is comparable
to the Sangean and Grundig portables.

I'm told the Sony 7600GR is pretty good, but I've never tried one.

I've owned the Sangean (well, the Radio Shack version) and Grundig
portables. I prefer the memories and tuning features of the
ATS-909/DX-398, but my current portable is a YB400PE (my second
YB400); I chose it based on availability (got it locally the same day
my DX-398 died), price ($99.95 on sale), audio quality through its
built-in speaker, size/weight and battery life. If I were a serious
SWL I'd want something better, but for my purposes either of these
portables will do a good-enough job.

___
Walter Luffman Medina, TN USA
Amateur curmudgeon, equal-opportunity annoyer