On 27 Nov 2005 09:49:27 -0800, wrote:

Well, you could have an extra set of batteries in case the ones you're
using run out of steam. Wouldn't cost that much. You could buy a 150
and *several* sets of rechargeables for what you'd spend on an E1.

$500 is too much for a portable receiver. The SW77, before it was
discontinued, also cost around $500. That doesn't show that the E1
isn't overpriced, but simply that both the SW77 and E1 are/were
overpriced. Yes, the E1 has a lot of "features", but you're asking for
disappointment if you base your buying decisions on long lists of
features. (Features are relevant, of course, but they don't guarantee
good performance.) No matter how many features you tack onto the E1,
it's still only a portable receiver. A really good portable receiver,
no doubt, but if you have $500 bucks to spend, it's time to walk out of
the portable aisle--unless you have money to burn and don't care about
bang for the buck.

A good used HF-150 costs close to $500.

The gentleman said portability was paramount, and that he was beyond
''entry level''.

"Bob Miller" wrote in message
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On Sun, 27 Nov 2005 01:28:59 GMT, David wrote:

On 26 Nov 2005 17:02:17 -0800, "OregonMike"
wrote:


Thanks for the reply David. At least I recognize the Icom and Yaesu
names I have many amateur rigs made by them.

I don't need an "entry level" receiver per se, but if one works well
then I'm game for getting one. I started SWL in 1983'ish with an old,
analog Radio Shack RCVR and listened since the late 80's with various
HF amateur radios. So, 1983 was the last time I had a SWL specific
radio! I'm stuck using my Yaesu FT-847 as my SWL RCVR and want
something that's portable (battery powered as well as DC in).

You probably would like the Eton (they own Grundig name in some
places). Well built.

I've been trying to figure out who Eton is. They're selling what used
to be called "Grundig" radios? Seen their ads; just don't know who
they are.

Chinese manufacturer, who made most of the Radio Shack SW receivers... and
bought the brand when Grundig failed.

"David" wrote in message
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On Sun, 27 Nov 2005 04:19:10 GMT, "David Eduardo"
wrote:


"Rob" wrote in message
.. .
R8B is a big dissapointment too....as with anything made by DRAKE

Yeah, it is essentially the gold standard for AM mode DX, whether MW or
SW.
There is nothing even close to it in this usage, even for several time the
price.


R-390A

Have owned both, and the R8 series is really superior.

David wrote:
On Sun, 27 Nov 2005 04:19:10 GMT, "David Eduardo"
wrote:


"Rob" wrote in message
...
R8B is a big dissapointment too....as with anything made by DRAKE

Yeah, it is essentially the gold standard for AM mode DX, whether MW or SW.
There is nothing even close to it in this usage, even for several time the
price.


R-390A
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
For true portability I would suggest the 24V version of the R392, the
R392.
Back in 1970 I was tickled pink with mine.

Only ~69lbs. And a pair of car batteries to power it will only add
another 60lbs.

Which might be one reason why I have a hernia.

Terry

dxAce (The Star Spangled Boner) wrote:

LMAO...

You've laughed it off so many times that it must be getting pretty worn
out from hitting the floor..unless of course you ARE still on the floor
because of another bout of binge drinking.






mike

m II wrote:

dxAce (The Star Spangled Boner) wrote:

LMAO...

You've laughed it off so many times that it must be getting pretty worn
out from hitting the floor..unless of course you ARE still on the floor
because of another bout of binge drinking.

LMAO at the dumbass Canuck yet again.

When will you ever learn, you stupid piece of human debris?

dxAce
Michigan
USA

dxAce wrote:

m II wrote:

dxAce (The Star Spangled Boner) wrote:

LMAO...
You've laughed it off so many times that it must be getting pretty worn
out from hitting the floor..unless of course you ARE still on the floor
because of another bout of binge drinking.

LMAO at the dumbass Canuck yet again.

When will you ever learn, you stupid piece of human debris?


Your Social Assistance cheque late again? That would explain the
temporary sobriety.






mike

m II wrote:

dxAce wrote:

m II wrote:

dxAce (The Star Spangled Boner) wrote:

LMAO...
You've laughed it off so many times that it must be getting pretty worn
out from hitting the floor..unless of course you ARE still on the floor
because of another bout of binge drinking.

LMAO at the dumbass Canuck yet again.

When will you ever learn, you stupid piece of human debris?

Your Social Assistance cheque late again? That would explain the
temporary sobriety.

Social Assistance?

LMAO at the dumbass Canuck yet again!

dxAce
Michigan
USA

On 27 Nov 2005 12:36:37 -0800, "junius" wrote:


Make no doubt about it, the HF-150 is a nice radio...although for that
class of radio, I twice opted for the SW8 and have been extremely happy
with the choice.

Still, the E1 fills a specific niche, and I'm personally quite pleased
that it has come along to fill that niche. I hope it proves to be a
successful seller. Because if the E1 proves a failure, we can well
expect the portable market to be left to the cheap, uninspiring,
under-$100 Chinese portables (and any new product hype will be over
such trivial matters as the inclusion of another 200 memories on the
latest Kaito Degen or a cabinet that's .5 cm less wide than the
predecessor).

I have an HF-150, which is a fine receiver and an excellent piece of
sculpture. I just don't consider something that eats 8 AAs in 3 hours
''portable''.

I use rechargeables. Multiple sets of them. Changing them is very easy.
It works. You might also consider buying larger capacity rechargeables.
They will last longer in your 150. If you're unable to grasp these
concepts, by all means spend $500 on an E1.