tommyknocker wrote in message ...

Question: if you want to operate a receiver from your PC, why not look
at the receivers made specifically for PC operation? I would think that
they would have better shielding.

For the record: Passport recommends the Drake R8B, although in its 2005
edition the AOR is rated a close second. ... If you're in the
US, it may be hard to get your hands on an AOR, as Passport says they're
no longer sold in the US. You may be able to get a used one, or buy the
Drake if it's essential that you have a brand spanking new right out of
the box receiver. ...

Dear Mr. Tommyknocker,

The AOR AR7030 Plus works extremely well with computers. The shielding
included in the radio is effective. AOR offers a program called
DataMaster which I own but no longer use as Jan Arkesteijn's RxWings
program, a far superior one and available free of charge, is
essentially perfect. This receiver can be operated from the receiver
itself, by its remote control, by a computer, or any combination (at
the same time). The choice is the user's. This of course cannot be
done with a PC (only) receiver.

There are many excellent receivers for short wave listening. I feel
that the AOR AR7030 Plus is the best and most versatile available at
the present time. Read the PASSPORT review carefully. They actually
state that for program listening the AR7030 is slightly superior to
any other radio available; their reviewers do not like the operation
of the radio. Personally, I think they are mistaken. I've owned my
receiver since last March; I'm STILL waiting for the "glow of
ownership" to pass!

It is actually quite easy to buy an AR7030 from one of a number of
shops in the UK. (It's really no different than buying via mail order
from US dealers.) When I purchased mine it was still available from US
dealers, but the English dealers, being more familiar with the
receiver than their US counterparts, are much more responsive to the
purchaser. I bought mine from THE SHORTWAVE SHOP in the UK, in
conjunction with AOR UK.

The Drake R8B, an admirable receiver, cannot be fully operated with a
computer.

Best,

Joe