Monroe wrote:

Rather odd query, but I have a Panasonic RF-3100 SW receiver and am
thinking of going for a reasonably priced upgrade. Would someone with
some experience using this particular receiver provide me with an idea
of a comparable (performance wise) receiver in today's marketplace?
I'd like to know at what level/$$ to start my search keeping in mind
this initial criteria would be limited to strictly performance issues
(ie. not ergonomics, other features not related to actual receiving
performance). I listen 50/50 BCB/Ute's.
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Monroe

I had an RF-3100 in the early 80's. It was a decent table-top radio for
it's time and was also portable, since it had a handle and could be run
on batteries. The radio that comes to mind as a replacement for your
'3100' is the Grundig Satellit-800, providing you don't mind a larger
radio. It is also portable, having a handle and battery capability. The
'800' will out perform the '3100' in most every way and costs about the
same as the '3100' in today's dollars. I'm sure you'll get more
suggestions but the '800' would be my choice.


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Monroe schrieb:

Rather odd query, but I have a Panasonic RF-3100 SW receiver and am
thinking of going for a reasonably priced upgrade. Would someone with
some experience using this particular receiver provide me with an idea
of a comparable (performance wise) receiver in today's marketplace?
I'd like to know at what level/$$ to start my search keeping in mind
this initial criteria would be limited to strictly performance issues
(ie. not ergonomics, other features not related to actual receiving
performance). I listen 50/50 BCB/Ute's.

OK, as far as I can gather from the web, the RF-3100 was a smaller
portatop with decent performance, though not outstanding - easily
overloaded when used on a longwire in Europe, halfway decent filters,
rather drifty for a PLL receiver; overall, a good entry level rx. Also
known as DR31 or RF-B30. As for a replacement, anything from a Sony
ICF-SW7600GR or Sangean ATS-909/RS DX-398 upwards. Maybe a Lowe HF-150
or Drake SW8 (preferably post-1996) might make a nice replacement.
(Actually, the Tecsun made Satellit 800 is based upon the SW8. General
construction isn't comparable to a real Grundig Satellit, though. The
power supply doesn't seem to be the best either, based on what I read on
satellit700.com.)

Stephan
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Stephan Grossklass wrote:

Monroe schrieb:

Rather odd query, but I have a Panasonic RF-3100 SW receiver and am
thinking of going for a reasonably priced upgrade. Would someone with
some experience using this particular receiver provide me with an idea
of a comparable (performance wise) receiver in today's marketplace?
I'd like to know at what level/$$ to start my search keeping in mind
this initial criteria would be limited to strictly performance issues
(ie. not ergonomics, other features not related to actual receiving
performance). I listen 50/50 BCB/Ute's.

OK, as far as I can gather from the web, the RF-3100 was a smaller
portatop with decent performance, though not outstanding - easily
overloaded when used on a longwire in Europe, halfway decent filters,
rather drifty for a PLL receiver; overall, a good entry level rx. Also
known as DR31 or RF-B30. As for a replacement, anything from a Sony
ICF-SW7600GR or Sangean ATS-909/RS DX-398 upwards. Maybe a Lowe HF-150
or Drake SW8 (preferably post-1996) might make a nice replacement.
(Actually, the Tecsun made Satellit 800 is based upon the SW8. General
construction isn't comparable to a real Grundig Satellit, though. The
power supply doesn't seem to be the best either, based on what I read on
satellit700.com.)

Stephan

The '3100' had some drift because it was a 'semi' synthesized design.
Each MHZ range was generated by the synthesizer but the tuning was
analog (variable capacitor) within each MHZ range. The drift came from
the analog section of the tuning system.


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