David wrote:
On Sun, 27 Nov 2005 04:19:10 GMT, "David Eduardo"
wrote:


"Rob" wrote in message
...
R8B is a big dissapointment too....as with anything made by DRAKE

Yeah, it is essentially the gold standard for AM mode DX, whether MW or SW.
There is nothing even close to it in this usage, even for several time the
price.


R-390A
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
For true portability I would suggest the 24V version of the R392, the
R392.
Back in 1970 I was tickled pink with mine.

Only ~69lbs. And a pair of car batteries to power it will only add
another 60lbs.

Which might be one reason why I have a hernia.

Terry