"ShortwaveMan" wrote in
k.net:

I had the DX-394, I liked it. I bought mine at a HAM Fest, for about
$120. When I got it home, I realized that the display LCD segments showed
signs of being dim, maybe some were missing. I took the radio apart, then
the display assembly. If memory serves me right, they used a contact pad
to transfer the electrical signals to the completely removable LCD
display. I cleaned the contacts (and probably the LCD Display where it
contacted the pad), and reassembled. The display was as good as new. I do
believe that desoldering and resoldering of a shield for the display was
necessary.

I always get a chuckle when the topic of the DX-394 comes up on this NG.
Despite some people's assertions that the radio is not that good (I do
not hold those assertions), the DX-394 has quite a following. It amazes
me the price that people get for the DX-394 on e-bay.

Anyway, thanks for the suggestion, I'll look at the tuning step next
time. I use a Yaesu FRG-100 and an Icom R-75, so when I was unable to
receive the signals per my original post, I tried both radios. But it
didn't help.

Thanks.

Soliloquy



Dear Soliloquy,
On my receiver, radio shack dx 394, very strong signals in sideband
can be difficult to clarify. What I do is set the "step" to 0.1 Khz
then reduce gain down to just above inaudible, then try again.
Sometimes I have to play with the knob to get the sound audible. You
might try that. I am assuming you have a better radio and it might
have some other options for sideband tuning. Best Wishes


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