Does anyone familiar with this radio know if it is uncommon to have a very
slight wobble when turning the tuning knob...and a very slight noise
also...like it's churning or something...

It also has the clicks which I believe is normal "chuffing" for this radio.
Thanks for the info...

I just got one of these literally NIB, unopened for 13 years, with a 1991
bill of sale from CCrane Co.

RR

I use to own the DX 440 and it does have the chuffing sound. That clicking
sound is the chuffing. I found the radio to be excellant by portable
standards for Dxing. My only trouble was the radio ended up int the repair
shop 3 times from
what I am told is front end issues from static buildup. It has a quirky
procesor inside. Otherwise a great classic SW radio.
Rob R. wrote in message
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Does anyone familiar with this radio know if it is uncommon to have a very
slight wobble when turning the tuning knob...and a very slight noise
also...like it's churning or something...

It also has the clicks which I believe is normal "chuffing" for this
radio.
Thanks for the info...

I just got one of these literally NIB, unopened for 13 years, with a 1991
bill of sale from CCrane Co.

RR

Here's the fix per Nick Grubbs in 1993

ATS-803A and DX-440 Mod

This mod gets rid of the "chuff" when tuning the radio that
becomes very annoying. This Mod also enables the speaker while you
are scanning. You will be surprised on how much you have missed.
I have done the mod and it is real easy. If you don't like it
change it back. I got the mod from a unknown source, so it has not
yet been tested. I have heard of no complaint or problems.
The Mod is so easy all you need is a Phillips screwdriver and
5min's. It's that easy. Ok here it is:

1) Remove the batteries from the unit and turn it upside
down so the antenna is facing away from you.

2) Remove the six screws and remove the cover (be careful
that you don't break the antenna wire)

3) Okay so far so good. Now locate the 8-pin cable.

4) Remove it carefully. Bend the second lead from the left
to a 90'.

5) Replace the cable and make sure the lead is not touching
anything.

6) Wa la [sic] it's done. Not so bad now huh?



"Rob R." wrote in message
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Does anyone familiar with this radio know if it is uncommon to have a very
slight wobble when turning the tuning knob...and a very slight noise
also...like it's churning or something...

It also has the clicks which I believe is normal "chuffing" for this
radio.
Thanks for the info...

I just got one of these literally NIB, unopened for 13 years, with a 1991
bill of sale from CCrane Co.

RR

Lots of mods he

http://www.geocities.com/SiliconVall...3478/mods.html



"Rob R." wrote in message
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Does anyone familiar with this radio know if it is uncommon to have a very
slight wobble when turning the tuning knob...and a very slight noise
also...like it's churning or something...

It also has the clicks which I believe is normal "chuffing" for this
radio.
Thanks for the info...

I just got one of these literally NIB, unopened for 13 years, with a 1991
bill of sale from CCrane Co.

RR

The 803/440 is a great shortwave radio, with very good sound. If you
would like more information, please consider joining the 803 group on
Yahoo at the following link:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Sangean803/

It's free, and you'll find more than 300 hundred fellow 803/440 users
worldwide there who will be happy to help you!

I signed up for this group about 3-4-5 days ago and my membership is still
pending...I've usually been admitted to these groups almost instantly...not
sure what the problem is???


"Matt" wrote in message
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The 803/440 is a great shortwave radio, with very good sound. If you
would like more information, please consider joining the 803 group on
Yahoo at the following link:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Sangean803/

It's free, and you'll find more than 300 hundred fellow 803/440 users
worldwide there who will be happy to help you!