David wrote:
On Wed, 25 Jan 2006 06:05:11 +0000, weatherall
wrote:

I'm curious about what everyone in this newsgroup considers as their
best shortwave receiver. Mainly I'd like to know if there is a
tendency for using portables vs. so-called desktop receivers. My best
radio is a Sony ICF SW7600GR, and at this time, I only have portable
radios.
The R-390A is without a doubt the best SWL receiver I've ever had for
pulling in difficult signals. It costs a fortune to operate one,
however.



Why the high cost, sorry maybe a dumb question, breaking down or
electricity? I used these back in the day in the navy and someday
I am going to find one that has been rebuilt get it my
computer/electronics/guitar/graphic design/in the doghouse/radio
shack room! I actually found a place about a year ago that made those
babies shine, in and out completly rebuilt, covers, don't recall about
the manuals but they were located in England, here is TX which was
a ton to just ship!