RadioBanter - View Single Post - Icom R75 vs Satellit 800 purchase choice?

February 21st 04, 08:08 PM

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ospam (Michael Bryant) wrote:

From: David

No, it's not just as good for program listening. The sync detector
makes AM DX much more listenable on the S-800.

The sync detector on the S800 also increases the noise floor. You are
right that the sync lock (combined with a much better speaker) on the
S800 does make listening to the very strongest stations much better,
But if you're trying to listen to a weaker-than-superpower station
the combined effects of AC hum, digital hash, and noise from the sync
can be real disappointing.

I've operated the R75 and the SAT800 side-by-side for almost two
years. I don't have any problem listening to broadcast stations on
the R75 in either SSB or AM. If tuning AM, detune (up or down) about
1.2 kHz to fine the "sweet" spot in AM narrow. Headphones or external
speakers improve the audio even more.

I really think my Sony SW-77 is a better radio than the SAT800.

I know a lot of people think differently. I know that there are
probably people that will simply respond calling me a liar. They call
me that no matter what I say.

Yes and it is your own doing. You continually post lies and how are we
to determine when you stop?

But I know what I like and I'm not thrilled about the SAT800. I might
even put a 7600GR with good external speakers above a SAT800.

Just my two cents.

You have been downgraded to one cent.

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Telamon
Ventura, California