On Sun, 27 Nov 2005 17:40:01 -0600, wrote:

What's the best Antenna to buy?
cuhulin


I tend to build all my own HF antennas outside some purchased
multiband yagis.


OM

On 26 Nov 2005 19:06:42 -0800, "junius" wrote:

Mr. Oregon might take a look at qth.net classifieds for used
Drake R8/R8A/R8B, if eventually opting for a tabletop model.


There's an idea! I haven't checked there yet.


OM

On 27 Nov 2005 04:55:58 -0800, "John S." wrote:


OregonMike wrote:
I'm planning to buy a new rcvr and would love some input on the current
scene.
Things that pop into my mind that are a must are


(1) SSB/CW reception
(2) Freq. read out (LCD or whatever)
(3) External antenna support
(4) High sensitiviy and selectivity

I haven't looked at SWL RCVRs in some time and don't really know much
of what's best to get with the ones I'm seeing available to buy online.
I'm not even keen on where the best place to buy on is. Any help or
input would be great!

Thanks,

OM

In addition to the several new radios mentioned you should give
consideration to buying a used receiver such as a Kenwood R-5000, Icom
R71a or one of the Japan Radios. The Kenwood R-5000 is my personal
favorite, but any of the three will provide excellent reception and
have several features that wil help extracting a signal from difficult
listening conditions.

Good luck in the search and be sure to mention the receiver you finally
choose.


Thanks for the reply..

I would guess that an r-5000 may be tough to lug around easily like to
the office, living room, patio, and wherenot ...


OM

On 27 Nov 2005 04:55:58 -0800, "John S." wrote:


OregonMike wrote:
I'm planning to buy a new rcvr and would love some input on the current
scene.
Things that pop into my mind that are a must are


(1) SSB/CW reception
(2) Freq. read out (LCD or whatever)
(3) External antenna support
(4) High sensitiviy and selectivity

I haven't looked at SWL RCVRs in some time and don't really know much
of what's best to get with the ones I'm seeing available to buy online.
I'm not even keen on where the best place to buy on is. Any help or
input would be great!

Thanks,

OM

In addition to the several new radios mentioned you should give
consideration to buying a used receiver such as a Kenwood R-5000, Icom
R71a or one of the Japan Radios. The Kenwood R-5000 is my personal
favorite, but any of the three will provide excellent reception and
have several features that wil help extracting a signal from difficult
listening conditions.

Good luck in the search and be sure to mention the receiver you finally
choose.

Thanks for the reply..

I would guess that an r-5000 may be tough to lug around easily like to
the office, living room, patio, and wherenot ...


OM

On Sun, 27 Nov 2005 01:33:15 GMT, David wrote:

one more thing I forget to mention as a "must" is

(5) portability.

I'd like to be able to take this wherever while at the same time used
it at home connected to an outdoor antenna array.


OM

The Eton E1. You can add XM for space music for another $40 + a
recurring monthly.


QSL,

I'm looking at the Eton E1 on some sites. Is there a best vendor
online/walk-in to look towards for purchasing RCVRs. Universal Radio
is selling the E1 for $499.95 from what I can tell.


OM

D Peter Maus 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?

Now, come on, Steve....that's wholly unfair to human debris.

OK, OK... M II is a stupid piece of Canuck debris.

dxAce
Michigan
USA

dxAce wrote:

D Peter Maus 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?

Now, come on, Steve....that's wholly unfair to human debris.

OK, OK... M II is a stupid piece of Canuck debris.

But that doesn't sound right either as Canuck and debris are one and the same.

dxAce
Michigan
USA

Didn't they tell you these kids do everything much better? Yeah,
yikes...

Just love not having quotes...giving 1200 radios to his kids.

OregonMike wrote:
On 27 Nov 2005 04:55:58 -0800, "John S." wrote:


OregonMike wrote:
I'm planning to buy a new rcvr and would love some input on the current
scene.
Things that pop into my mind that are a must are


(1) SSB/CW reception
(2) Freq. read out (LCD or whatever)
(3) External antenna support
(4) High sensitiviy and selectivity

I haven't looked at SWL RCVRs in some time and don't really know much
of what's best to get with the ones I'm seeing available to buy online.
I'm not even keen on where the best place to buy on is. Any help or
input would be great!

Thanks,

OM

In addition to the several new radios mentioned you should give
consideration to buying a used receiver such as a Kenwood R-5000, Icom
R71a or one of the Japan Radios. The Kenwood R-5000 is my personal
favorite, but any of the three will provide excellent reception and
have several features that wil help extracting a signal from difficult
listening conditions.

Good luck in the search and be sure to mention the receiver you finally
choose.

Thanks for the reply..

I would guess that an r-5000 may be tough to lug around easily like to
the office, living room, patio, and wherenot ...


OM

Wasn't aware of the portability issue. That said, the R-5000 runs
easily on 12 volts and a simple wire or an amplified whip antenna will
provide lots of signal.

To be honest, I would stay away from the high-priced receivers from
Eton/Grundig. Products from that company seem to have more than their
share of quality control problems so if you go with something from them
minimize your risk of loss by buying on the lower end.

Or, look at a Sony 7600 which is very portable, does ssb and voice very
well.