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September 19th 04, 12:30 PM

RFCOMMSYS wrote:

wrote:

Hi,

I mostly do MW listenign/dx'ing. I would be interested in feedback
on how well the R75 performs on MW. I know there are Kiwa mods to
increase the MW sensitivity. Are these really necessary? Is the
difference that dramatic?

Well anyway, I would be interested in any user input on the R75.

Thank you
Russ K3Pi

I assume you're looking for a desktop radio.

I think you can do better than an R75 for MW.

Get a Drake R8B if you can afford it. It's got an excellent synch detector. If
price is an issue, the Palstar R30 is supposed to be a superb (albeit no bells
or whistles) MW radio for it's price, which I believe is cheaper than an R75.

Excluding mega-buck military or maritime radios, the legendary Drake R7A is, in
my opinion, the BEST solid-state MW DX radio ever made. If you can find a used
one in good condition, grab it. I have one, and will NEVER part with it.

Or the R7, it's the same radio. (Though R7A's always seem to command a higher
price). Hanging on to mine also.

I have the 8, 6, 4, 3 and 2.3 filters in mine.

dxAce