I am thinking about upgrading....any suggestions?

Also I have been getting an occasional "Error 3" on my Sony 2010...what
is it from?

Thanks for any advice.

TMT

Too_Many_Tools wrote:
I am thinking about upgrading....any suggestions?

Also I have been getting an occasional "Error 3" on my Sony 2010...what
is it from?

Thanks for any advice.

TMT

Hello TMT,

IMHO you would have a hard time finding a better portable than the
2010. The new Eton E1 is getting a lot of good reviews, with a synch
detector that's rated highly, and more features than the 2010. I don't
have one however, mostly because of the price (plus it's ugly!) For
$500 I'd rather go for a tabletop.

Also, Red Sun has an interesting portable out, and will be coming out
with one in the future with synch detection (can't remember the model
numbers, but do a search of this group for "red sun".)

As far as the Error 3, that is caused by a problem with the AA
batteries that power the memory and CPU. If the batteries themselves
are okay, then you may have to *gently* bend the clips that hold the
batteries. From what I've read, this is a somewhat common problem with
the 2010. If you search the Yahoo 2010 group, you will find more
detailed descriptions and fixes for this.

Good luck, and let us know if you get another portable.

DWP

"CelticDude" wrote in message
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Too_Many_Tools wrote:
I am thinking about upgrading....any suggestions?

Also I have been getting an occasional "Error 3" on my Sony 2010...what
is it from?

Thanks for any advice.

TMT

Hello TMT,

IMHO you would have a hard time finding a better portable than the
2010. The new Eton E1 is getting a lot of good reviews, with a synch
detector that's rated highly, and more features than the 2010. I don't
have one however, mostly because of the price (plus it's ugly!) For
$500 I'd rather go for a tabletop.

Also, Red Sun has an interesting portable out, and will be coming out
with one in the future with synch detection (can't remember the model
numbers, but do a search of this group for "red sun".)

As far as the Error 3, that is caused by a problem with the AA
batteries that power the memory and CPU. If the batteries themselves
are okay, then you may have to *gently* bend the clips that hold the
batteries. From what I've read, this is a somewhat common problem with
the 2010. If you search the Yahoo 2010 group, you will find more
detailed descriptions and fixes for this.

Good luck, and let us know if you get another portable.

DWP


I only paid $399 for my E1 and it works great. It performs better than any
portable I've ever owned and better than a lot of tabletops I've used. No
problems in quality either. I sold my R-5000 and kept this because it
performs similarly and has a great interface. I think it was worth it.


--
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B.H.
Brian's Radio Universe
http://webpages.charter.net/brianhill/500.htm

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Brian Hill wrote:
"CelticDude" wrote in message
ups.com...
Too_Many_Tools wrote:
I am thinking about upgrading....any suggestions?

Also I have been getting an occasional "Error 3" on my Sony 2010...what
is it from?

Thanks for any advice.

TMT

Hello TMT,

IMHO you would have a hard time finding a better portable than the
2010. The new Eton E1 is getting a lot of good reviews, with a synch
detector that's rated highly, and more features than the 2010. I don't
have one however, mostly because of the price (plus it's ugly!) For
$500 I'd rather go for a tabletop.

Also, Red Sun has an interesting portable out, and will be coming out
with one in the future with synch detection (can't remember the model
numbers, but do a search of this group for "red sun".)

As far as the Error 3, that is caused by a problem with the AA
batteries that power the memory and CPU. If the batteries themselves
are okay, then you may have to *gently* bend the clips that hold the
batteries. From what I've read, this is a somewhat common problem with
the 2010. If you search the Yahoo 2010 group, you will find more
detailed descriptions and fixes for this.

Good luck, and let us know if you get another portable.

DWP


I only paid $399 for my E1 and it works great. It performs better than any
portable I've ever owned and better than a lot of tabletops I've used. No
problems in quality either. I sold my R-5000 and kept this because it
performs similarly and has a great interface. I think it was worth it.


--
Regards
B.H.
Brian's Radio Universe
http://webpages.charter.net/brianhill/500.htm

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Hmmm, this starts to make the E1 tempting. Where did you find this
price? Was it refurbished? I told myself that I wouldn't get another
portable, but this, or the Red Sun RP300, could tempt me (the E1 is
still ugly...)

DWP

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Hmmm, this starts to make the E1 tempting. Where did you find this
price? Was it refurbished? I told myself that I wouldn't get another
portable, but this, or the Red Sun RP300, could tempt me (the E1 is
still ugly...)

DWP


I bought mine from Northland here in MN. I think that'sd the name of the
Co.? It was new and checked out by Drake. Still had the protective coating
on the dial and original box etc... I don't know if that price is still in
effect but I'd still pay $500 for it. It's a great radio and a good a DX
rig. I think those that knock it are ill informed. I've been DXing since 76
and have owned hundreds of radios and think it's a damn good radio deserving
of more credit than it's given by most that have never even tried the rig.
Five bills is not chump change but I always try rigs that are in my grasp
economicly because I'm currious and this one I felt was a winner. YMMV?

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B.H.
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http://webpages.charter.net/brianhill/500.htm

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Sony 7600 GR portable.I own one.I bought it from www.jr.com less
than a year ago.Truthfully though,I much more prefer to listen to my old
Setchell Carlson Radio.
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Possum up at me.An old Star Trek flick is on Radio tv now.Mary DuRose
(she is married,she is from Kansas) in Sydney,Australia,she once told me
about Australian Cattle Dogs.
cuhulin

That big tall building in Minneapolis with the big round hole in the
middle of it.Is it still there?
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Brian Hill wrote:
"CelticDude" wrote in message

Hmmm, this starts to make the E1 tempting. Where did you find this
price? Was it refurbished? I told myself that I wouldn't get another
portable, but this, or the Red Sun RP300, could tempt me (the E1 is
still ugly...)

DWP


I bought mine from Northland here in MN. I think that'sd the name of the
Co.? It was new and checked out by Drake. Still had the protective coating
on the dial and original box etc... I don't know if that price is still in
effect but I'd still pay $500 for it. It's a great radio and a good a DX
rig. I think those that knock it are ill informed. I've been DXing since 76
and have owned hundreds of radios and think it's a damn good radio deserving
of more credit than it's given by most that have never even tried the rig.
Five bills is not chump change but I always try rigs that are in my grasp
economicly because I'm currious and this one I felt was a winner. YMMV?

Well, I have to tell you, I have been tempted by it too, especially
since the R8B has been discontinued, and this one looks to have many of
the essential features that made the Drake so tempting. It is good to
hear more positive news about it. I'd rather have the tabletop - they
just *feel* better to me - but since performance is the ultimate goal,
perhaps a move sideways to a top-quality portable isn't such a bad
move.

Bruce Jensen